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Thank you to everyone that joined us at ENVIRONMENT 2023!
Here are a few of the highlights from the 3-day conference
Looking for People to Serve on Sustainability Committee
To all who might be interested! The Sustainability committee needs you! Yes, you!
They are looking for a VP of Committee and new members to join! All are welcome to join!
Meetings are once per month; committee members have the opportunity to present on sustainability topics and write articles for FET newsletter. We continue to have interest from FET members who want to join our committee, many with experience in Sustainability. The committee is actively meeting, so join us today.
Plus, at the next meeting on December 13th, Emily James, the Environmental Sustainability Manager with Generac Power Systems, Inc. will present, “Partnering with Leadership to Implement a Sustainability Program”. If you are interested in tuning in to the educational portion of the committee meeting, reach out to Emily James, FET Sustainability Committee Chair for a meeting invite.
Contact Emily James at emily.james@generac.com for more information.
Calling All CHMMs and EHS Professionals: Looking for Speakers for the 2023 –2024 EHMM Virtual Course
We are looking for speakers on a variety of different topics for next EHMM Course to be held virtually beginning in December 2023. The course will help prepare attendees for the CHMM examination and is also a great way to learn about various EHS topics. We even have people take the course to refresh their EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) knowledge base.
If you are interested in speaking, please contact the FET office. Some of the topics include: Environmental Site Assessments, Brownfields & Real Estate Transactions; CERCLA & All Appropriate Inquiry; Bloodborne Pathogens; Radiation; and Safety.
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Job Postings
CDL A Region Hazmat Liquid Bulk Driver
Enviro-Safe Resource Recovery is a 20+ year old company that is continually growing and is hiring a CDL A Regional Tanker Driver in Germantown, WI. The driver will haul Hazmat bulk products roughly 500 miles throughout the Regional Midwest. This position is part of the overall success of our business by being an integral part of our transportation team and an extension of our customer service program. If you want to be part of a winning team, with low employee turnover, this might be the position you have been looking for.
Must have CDL A license with hazmat and tanker endorsements; Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable Class A driving experience with vacuum or bulk tanker experience preferred; and Must have a clean driving record
Transportation Manager Environmental Waste Management
As a growing company, Enviro‐Safe Resource Recovery is a leader in environmental sustainability programs and waste management solutions. The Transportation Manager shall be responsible for scheduling and routing of all trucks as well as managing our fleet of drivers. The right individual will be a critical role within the company for ensuring customer needs are met and that drivers/trucks are in compliance with all DOT regulation. This position will work closely with internal teams, waste generators and other vendors to maintain equipment, schedule pick ups with customers, and ensure waste moves out of the facility in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Associated or batchelor degree in supply chain, logistics or operational related discipline preferred. Equivalent work‐related experience will be considered for strong candidates; 2 or more years’ experience working in the transportation, waste, chemical or related industry (preferred) with experience in truck routing, scheduling and mapping; and ability to understand safe driving principles, behaviors and regulations.
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Forklift Operator Environmental Waste Management
As a growing company, Enviro‐Safe Resource Recovery is a leader in environmental sustainability programs and waste management solutions. The right individual would possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, good chemistry knowledge, be a team player, self‐motivated, have good organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. As a women owned family business, this entry / mid‐level position offers multiple job responsibilities to become a well‐rounded employee whose skill set can lead to other opportunities within the organization.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Associate or additional education in chemistry or related science discipline a plus; 1 or more years’ experience working in the waste, chemical or related industry (preferred) with a general understanding of chemicals and chemical processes.
Environmental Compliance Project Manager
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist/Project Manager to lead and deliver environmental permitting and compliance solutions to commercial, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, power, and other industrial clients in the Upper Midwest. The position includes management and completion of permitting and compliance projects through each stage of our client’s facility life cycle – including business and property acquisition due diligence, industrial facility operational compliance, auditing, environmental assessment/evaluation, and facility decommissioning and divestiture. Compliance projects may include program assistance for environmental laws, regulations and permitting associated with, but not limited to, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA) spill planning, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Jobs Available ads are placed in the FET monthly newsletter EnviroNotes, and online for two consecutive months at a cost of $400 per ad ($300 for FET patron member companies).
Jobs Desired ads are free of charge for anyone who is searching for a position in the environmental field.
Additional questions can be directed to FET at raichyl@fetinc.org
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