Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.
The Opportunity
As the Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Team, you will lead and drive compliance, safety, and sustainability initiatives across Tradebe's U.S. operations, including 9 processing facilities and 23 service centers. In this role you will be combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You'll work closely with regulatory agencies, develop EHS tools, and drive the company's sustainability goals. Key EH&S leadership will report to you as you elevate Tradebe's EHS performance across the industry.
Ideally, you will be based at our Chicago, IL, Merrillville, IN, or Meriden, CT location. However, we are open to other locations based on experience.
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop and lead a team of EHS professionals empowered to deliver on EHS compliance and sustainability needs and objectives through influence, relationship building and knowledge
Identify, develop, and execute national EHS programs and training that provide employees with the necessary tools to implement safe and environmentally compliant practices and procedures throughout Tradebe to achieve operational excellence
Influence site leadership across multiple facilities and functions including Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Transportation to drive effective EHS compliance and Sustainability
Collaborate with leadership to identify and develop best practices for all aspects of EHS performance and compliance, including permit management, compliance auditing, corrective action investment, key performance indicators measurement, and remediation
Be a key partner in the long-term planning, evaluation, development and integration of acquisitions, expansions, and redevelopment projects, including managing critical relationships with public decision-makers
Build and maintain relationships with key EHS stakeholders including customers, suppliers, industry coalitions, environmental groups, and sustainability professionals
Execute appropriate risk management processes, including insurance policy applications and approvals and negotiation and settlement of claims within proscribed limits of liability and managing other claims and lawsuits as directed by and in collaboration with the General Counsel
Expertise in all aspects of CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, OSHA, DOT, state analogs a must
Manage remediation projects utilizing best practices to achieve closure on time and on budget
Interact with the appropriate local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and municipal leaders as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, EHS or related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years EHS program development, employee development and leadership experience; with a focus on environmental compliance
Minimum 3 years experience as a member of executive leadership team, partnering with C-Suite executives
Ability to travel by plane or car up to 75% of the time
Demonstrated leadership experience, including successfully leading, developing and mentoring others
Ability to align strategic business objectives with individual projects
Proven track record of influencing across an organization to stand up new programs and initiatives
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple and competing objectives
Results-oriented and driven work style
Excellent task-oriented follow through to completion
We offer
Why Tradebe is Right for You
Competitive pay and benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Generous vacation and sick plans
Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
401k Retirement match
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities
Great work environment and culture
And MORE!
Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law .
