Environmental Engineer Jobs in Mississippi

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Environmental Engineering is responsible for ensuring that Ryder environmental projects are managed in compliance with all regulatory and Ryder requirements; and that both remediation and capital projects associated with Ryder's FMS fueling locations are managed to reduce risks, control costs and support business operation needs and growth initiatives.

The position reports to the Director, Environmental Engineering and will supervise Project Engineers and Manager, Environmental Engineering staff, manage Company SPCC, Industrial Waste Water and Storm Water Management Programs and manage supplier relationships and associated services related to environmental consulting, contracting and laboratory services.

In addition, this position will ensure that project engineering standards and practices incorporate all Ryder Accounting and financial reporting guidelines while also securing maximum benefit and recovery from State Trust Fund Reimbursement programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Business Growth and Cost Controls: Manage execution of FMS 15-year Fuel Storage Tank Management Plan for select regions including analysis and project completion. Provide direct project supervision necessary for specific site projects and direct Project Engineers (PE) and Manager Environmental Engineering staff in order to complete new fuel tank installations, upgrades and removals in accordance with Ryder & regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Building Materials Assessment Program in support of Corporate Building Initiatives and other facility construction projects engaging and directing junior staff.
• Manage Environmental Due Diligence required for Ryder Acquisitions. Perform environmental site assessments, review findings and assist junior staff in developing operational contingencies associated with site specifics, oversee groundwater monitoring and site remediation projects, supervise management & technical requirements related to property clean-up & remediation projects, waste water, storm water management, and subsurface soil and groundwater investigations.
• Ensure environmental project standards and engineering practices are completed in accordance with Environmental Capital and Financial Reserve standards and Ryder standards, including obtaining approvals in accordance with company capital expenditure authority policies.
• Design and manage the installation of vehicle maintenance facility lubricant and compressed air systems to meet the requirements of the operating fleet and financial guidelines.
• Manage supplier qualifications and the competitive bidding processes for services related to environmental consulting, contracting and laboratory services.
• Manage projects consistent with Ryder accounting and financial reporting guidelines, with emphasis on maximizing reimbursement from the State Trust Fund Reimbursement programs and on fixed assets financial management policy.
• Oversee repair & maintenance of the Ryder fueling infrastructure to minimize long term costs, maximize system uptime, and extend useful life. Develop and maintain current knowledge on fuel system components and Ryder design standards.
• Supervise Project Engineers and Manager, Environmental Engineering staff, manage Company SPCC, Industrial Waste Water and Storm Water Management Programs and manage supplier relationships and associated services related to environmental consulting, contracting and laboratory services.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Remain current on environmental regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates. Responsible for establishing the guidelines and direction of special programs such as Industrial Waste water, storm water, SPCC in keeping with ever changing environmental regulations.
• Provide environmental technical support and solutions to the FMS field organization. Support maintenance initiatives – Future Fuel Island, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), automated self serve fueling, alternative fuels.

RISK REDUCTION

• Manage and Perform Phase I & II Real Estate Environmental Site Assessments to support Ryder’s due diligence on property & company acquisitions. Identify and manage environmental conditions incident to acquisitions/occupancies and property dispositions.
• Manage and direct hazardous building materials assessment and abatement projects supporting construction and repair programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple functional areas of the organization, at all levels, Required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and Office Word, Excel, and Project capabilities, Required.
• Confident and experienced in collaborating and interfacing with state/local environmental regulatory agencies, Required.
• Leadership skills to include enthusiastic mentoring and motivation of junior staff on Environmental Engineering and Environmental Services teams.
• Proven track record of building and motivating regional/national contractor, engineering, lab, and supplier project management teams to deliver cost effective, timely, and successful project results, Required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, geology, environmental sciences, project management, or related fields, Required.
• 10 years or more experienced in managing site assessment and remediation project post UST removals, Required.
• 10 years or more in extensive experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, upgrading, and replacing underground and above ground fuel tank systems and related infrastructure, Required.
• 10 years or more in progressive project management responsibility with emphasis on underground and above ground fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure in a regional or national operating environment, Required.

TRAVEL - 25 - 35%

JOB CATEGORY: Environmental Health and Safety

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

PAY TYPE:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 140000

Maximum Pay Range: 160000

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.

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