Technical Director – Emergency Preparedness

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Director - Emergency Preparedness to lead our team in environmental emergencies and collaborate with clients and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide the team in emergency response and preparedness
• Collaborate with clients and agencies to ensure effective response and resolution
• Lead environmental sampling and monitoring programs
• Spearhead regional visibility initiatives
• Manage key client and customer relationships
• Contribute to a community of practice in emergency management
• Manage data collection and analysis activities
• Develop and write materials for critical audiences
• Manage environmental impact assessments
• Manage environmental risk assessments
• Develop strategies for significant areas of responsibility
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and instructions
• Evaluate and develop staff capabilities
• Manage and report on performance
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Manage and execute major projects
• Respond to bid solicitations and prepare proposals
• Secure permissions and consents for development sites
• Analyze and integrate complex information sources to develop innovative solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in environmental emergency response and preparedness
• 7+ years of experience in environmental site assessments and remediation
• 7+ years of Project Management Experience
• Track record of revenue growth through Business Development activities
• Effective communication skills with technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with railroad, pipeline, and oil & gas-related emergencies

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and team player
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time (mostly local, some regional)
• On-call 24/7/365 availability
• Experience with emergency preparedness, air monitoring, environmental assessment/sampling, ICS, SCAT, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with railroad, pipeline, and oil &gas-related emergencies

Skills

• Project Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Site Assessments
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Document Preparation
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Risk Management
• Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance
• Organizational Capability Building
• Performance Management
• Policies and Procedures Development
• Project Management
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response
• Secure Permissions and Consents
• Solutions Analysis

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Wellness Benefit