Regional Emergency Response Manager

Company: US Ecology
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

About You You're a mentally agile and experienced leader with a keen eye for detail. You enjoy problem solving in the moment, and your colleagues count on you to come up with innovative and practical solutions under pressure. You have 8 plus years of experience responding to hazardous waste emergencies and are confident in your ability to train teams who respond to rail, truck, and other emergencies involving the removal of hazardous materials. Position Snapshot As one of our Emergency Response Managers, you would plan and direct emergency response services on a local, regional and national level. You would develop programs and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure a safe working environment. You would also coordinate resources and activities of personnel engaged in performing emergency response services for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance. Day in the Life While no two days are the same, you can typically expect to:

• Supervise the response to facilities affected by natural disasters
• Respond with your team to facility, roadway, and railroad incidents
• Lead emergency response training
• Provide reports to management and government agencies
• Manage a fleet of vehicles and equipment
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers
• Participate in budget development and manages operating and capital expenditure budgets and reports What you need to apply
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Waste management experience preferred.
  • Moderate computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office Suite)
  • At least 8 years of emergency management experience in the environmental sector
  • Experience with Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and other applicable local, state, and federal regulatory bodies
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening About Us US Ecology helps our customers keep the environment clean by doing the hard but rewarding work of safely disposing of hazardous and regulated waste. In short, we work to provide a sustainable future for our children and their grandchildren. For your hard work
    • Tuition reimbursement after six months
    • Opportunity for professional growth
    • Employer paid certifications and training
    • 100% employer paid medical for you
    • Paid Time Off
    • Cash Recognition Programs
    • Find out more at US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
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