What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Director - Year-Round position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Overview:
Join our SusatinabilityTeam the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!
Make a lasting impact on the planet by joining our sustainability team here at the Grand Canyon Railway! If you're passionate about creating eco-friendly solutions and driving positive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track!
Xanterra Travel Collection® is seeking an experienced sustainability professional to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental strategies and programs for Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel (GCR/H) in Williams, AZ and The Grand Hotel (TGH) in Tusayan, AZ. The Director of Sustainability will ensure continual improvement of the Environmental Management Systems applied to hotels, restaurants, retail, railroad, machine shop, and other operations.
Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:
Join our SusatinabilityTeam the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!
Make a lasting impact on the planet by joining our sustainability team here at the Grand Canyon Railway! If you're passionate about creating eco-friendly solutions and driving positive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track!
Job Summary:
Xanterra Travel Collection® is seeking an experienced sustainability professional to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental strategies and programs for Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel (GCR/H) in Williams, AZ and The Grand Hotel (TGH) in Tusayan, AZ. The Director of Sustainability will ensure continual improvement of the Environmental Management Systems applied to hotels, restaurants, retail, railroad, machine shop, and other operations.
The Details:
Position Type: Salary, Full-time
Wage: Dependent on experience.
Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:
- Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment !
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Free gym and pool access!
- Free train tickets!
- Free entry to Bearizona!
- Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties!
- The adventure of a lifetime!
- Ensures legal compliance with local, NPS, state, and federal environmental statutes and regulations and minimizes legal liabilities from potential hazards. This may include regulatory requirements with hazardous materials, hazardous waste (RCRA), universal waste, CFCs/halons, pesticides, stormwater management, and fuel storage and delivery system management.
- Develops, implements, and maintains environmental strategies and programs for GCR/H and TGH operations and departments in conjunction with General Managers, Department Heads, and the Corporate Director of Sustainability.
- Implements strategies to achieve Xanterra’s ambitious sustainability goals through innovative projects such as a photovoltaic array, a steam engine powered by waste vegetable oil, a rainwater catchment system, and a recent $3.3M grant to build one of the first battery-electric locomotives
- Maintains certification of the Our Softer Footprint® Environmental Management System (EMS) under ISO 14001:2015 standards through internal and external audits.
- Develops and implements appropriate training programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company requirements.
- Tracks and reports on all utility use through Xanterra’s Ecometrix platform including GHG emissions, electricity, electricity from on-site photovoltaics, natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, water, reclaimed water, wastewater, waste, universal waste, hazardous waste, various recycling streams, refrigerant, sustainable cuisine, single-use plastics elimination, sustainable transportation and others.
- Completes timely and accurate reporting on topics including Tier II, RCRA, pesticide and herbicide use, oily water sampling, wastewater, Green Restaurant Association Certification, and sustainability goals.
- Liaises with all property departments in setting standards and monitoring results.
- Develops a Green Team for GCR/H, hold regularly scheduled meetings, and establish goals and objectives for the committee.
- Performs regular inspections and monitoring.
- Cultivates a culture of sustainability through effective leadership, setting an example, messaging campaigns, and other means of ensuring accountability.
- Selects and monitors any environmental consultants and contractors, as needed.
- Reviews all GCR/H and TGH capital expenditure projects ensuring alignment with sustainability goal.
- Prepares and administers the annual financial budgets and capital plan for the Sustainability Department.
- Keeps abreast of regulatory developments, industry trends, and new technologies that may contribute to reducing Xanterra’s environmental footprint through annual training on HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT, and other topics.
- Serves as an environmental spokesperson through participation in environmental groups, award applications, multimedia communication strategies for guests, and other strategies.
- Travels to one other Xanterra property to perform an internal EMS audit annually.
- Ensures effective oversight of TGH sustainability programs through an on-site presence of at least one day per quarter.
- Responds promptly to sustainability emergencies by arriving on the property within a one-hour timeframe.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Two years of professional experience in environmental sustainability and/or compliance.
- Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations.
- Experience with company-wide environmental programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Offices products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Possess and maintain a valid/clear Driver’s License.
What Would Set You Apart:
- Master’s Degree in Sustainability or a related field, plus four years of experience.
- Experience maintaining an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Experience in the railroad and/or hospitality industries.
- HAZWOPER 24 or 40-hour Certified.
- DOT Hazmat Transportation & Security Awareness Training, per CFR 172.704
- LEED AP or other sustainability certification.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Frequently sitting, handling, and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
- Frequently standing, walking, and reaching outward.
- Occasionally reaching above shoulder, climbing, squatting, kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs, and pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.
- May be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."
