Environmental & Compliance Coordinator

Over the last forty years our company has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400 team members across 6 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail and barge shipment. Equally as important, is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.

Position Overview

The Environmental & Compliance Coordinator supports the National Director of Safety & Compliance in executing any and all tasks related to quality, environment, health & safety (QEH&S) operations and administration. The Environmental & Compliance Coordinator enhances the National Director of Safety & Compliance’s effectiveness by performing administrative work, providing information / data management and representing the National Director of Safety & Compliance to others. Reports to the National Director of Safety & Compliance and has no direct reports.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

Executes development of a team-oriented company safety culture that emphasizes QEH&S continuous improvement, high performance, and goal attainment

Aids the development of team members via corporate QEH&S training programs

Builds and maintains a network of support and relationships both internally and externally

Organizes and works with environmental contractors, annual updates of environmental plans, and oversees the execution of environmental regulatory reporting

Assists in the monitoring and enforcement of policies and procedures that have been set forth through the corporate compliance and other environmental related programs

Maintains environmental and compliance recordkeeping

Revises the compliance program in response to the changing needs of the organization, laws, and governmental policies

Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the compliance plan and the related activities to ensure they promote an institutional culture favorable to QEH&S compliance

Facilitates company-wide communication, committee, and overall team member participation

Provides strategic initiative support (such as the ISO 14001/RIOS QEH&S System)

Maintains the SharePoint filing system as well as key contact database

Oversees the day-to-day efficient operation of the Compliance office

Writes, formats, and edits letters and other documents from draft to client-ready stage

Supports managers and supervisors with team member relations and/or safety related disciplinary issues

Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and/or business needs of the operation; must be able to attend charity/networking/customer events after normal business hours

Minimum travel required one week per month

Other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics

Bachelors degree required

2-5 years related experience; similar industry or environmental background preferred

Knowledge and understanding of run-off and stormwater testing, recycling, swarf, and different types of metals

Familiarity with EPA filings and regulations

Possesses a positive attitude and self confidence

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Easily able to handle and manage change

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check

Works independently & proactively, as well as working within a team, as needed

Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and/or business needs

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position

US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual

US-SOP-04 Driver’s Handbook

US-F11 QEH&S Policy

US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

Trust ? Commitment ? Loyalty ? Passion ? Performance

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance