Environmental Specialist

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the municipal recycling and renewable energy industries. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Purpose of Role

To advise, coach, mentor and upskill site supervision and leadership to instill a culture of environmental stewardship that facilitates compliance with internal and external environmental regulations and leadership, at the local, state, province, and federal levels, ensuring conformance to company environmental standards. Facilitate and apply preferred environmental practices to protect Sims Limited’s ability to operate and enhance our environmental position in the communities in which we operate.
Principal Accountabilities:

• The majority of the time (80%) on average will be spent in either Richmond, CA, or Redwood City, CA. Occasional additional travel will also be required as needed to Rancho Cordova, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Jose, CA, Stockton, CA, Fernley, NV, and Sparks, NV.
• Drive implementation and application of environmental strategic initiatives. Implement, monitor, and adjust company-wide environmental key performance indicators and provide site-level management guidance and direction to meet improvement milestones to reach environmental strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee the implementation of site-level environmental operating procedures.
• Systematically monitor the management of environmental permits and compliance activities within the region (e.g. air quality, water quality, etc.) to ensure that all anticipated environmental-related activities are in compliance.
• Remain current on all training requirements (applicable Air Permits, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.).
• Provide guidance for the creation of new or revised environmental permits.
• Provide guidance and support to the regional EHS team, to track, manage and report compliance activities and results to environmental company expectations.
• Support external/internal environmental audits of facilities and interface with key external audit entities on compliance activities; Supports Sims Internal Audit department to support environmental components for annual audit requirements.
• Systematically manage the data collection, operation, maintenance, and compliance of environmental systems.
• Support remediation projects and activities to ensure remediation efforts are managed with best practices to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Direct the development or revision of required compliance plans (Air, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.)
• Monitor the generation and completion of environmental reports as required.
• Oversee contractor management and vendors to conformance with environmental company standards, expectations, and local regulatory compliance.
• Development of systematic methods of management for environmental records, information, and reports required for regulatory compliance or per Company policy is maintained and completed as needed and on a timely basis, and that all records and information are properly safeguarded
• Support regional EHS with the investigation of significant environmental non-conformances or incidents, and the identification and communication of corrective actions.
• Support the upskilling, coaching/mentoring of operations management on environmental requirements. Develop training to direct Sims employees to follow environmental procedures and standard requirements.
• Oversee testing and monitoring of environmental emissions.
• Engage with stakeholders within the community to address proactive environmental initiatives and/or concerns raised with business activities.
• Affiliate with environmental associations to keep informed of environmental technologies and innovations for potential company applications.Liaise with governmental stakeholders to drive environmental activities within local regulations.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork
• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to the job
• Support training and performance-management initiatives

Required Experience:

• Degree in earth sciences (or below) or related field experience; ecology; energy; environmental engineering; environmental health; environmental sciences or management; engineering - with a sustainability focus.
• Min. of 5 years experience in environmental management, having site, regional and global experience for environmental compliance requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience implementing workplace environmental regulations and standards and working with authorities involved in workplace EHS oversight
• May include technical and/or professional certifications
• Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industries, preferred
• Environmental 14001 ISO standard management experience preferred
• Advanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skills
• Strong understanding of regulations affecting manufacturing companies
• Strong customer-focused communications skills

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…
Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to start work within 2-3 weeks of being offered a job?
• Do you have a minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental management and global experience with environmental compliance requirements?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000