Shirley Parsons has partnered exclusively with The Port of Virginia in a search for their Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment, to lead the EHS function, based in Norfolk, VA. Reporting directly to the COO, the Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) will be responsible for developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental strategies to ensure the well-being of the port’s employees, represented workforce, key stakeholders, and the communities in which they operate. This role is responsible for influencing the port’s culture towards world-class by minimizing injury risks and integrating health, safety and environmental programs across the Port of Virginia. ***This is an on-site position in Norfolk, VA that will require highly visible leadership, therefore a remote setup is not available for this role*** The Role: Provides leadership and direction to the HSE team, to include training, coaching, and mentoring, ensuring that goals and objectives are met.Maintains current knowledge of developments in health, safety, and environmental fields, and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Influences the port’s culture through health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, training, and programs, following regulatory requirements and leading practices.Conducts regular program audits and inspections to assess compliance with HSE policies and regulations and improvement opportunities.Collects, measures, and analyzes enterprise and site-specific HSE metrics and performance indicators to identify trends for continuous improvement and corrective measuresCollaborates with other departments to integrate HSE considerations into business processes and decision-making.Provides leadership for all aspects of enterprise safety monitoring at port facilities. This includes defining requirements, securing federal grant funding, and directing the acquisition, deployment, and employment of terminal-based mobile equipment video monitoring systems, as well as overseeing the development and implementation of state-of-the-art technology.Leads the development and implementation of the port’s environmental policies and initiatives to make positive traction toward improving air quality. The Candidate:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in a HSE leadership position, preferably in a heavy industrial environment, with strong knowledge of HSE regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulationsDemonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrixed environment. Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred. Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skillsBachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field requiredCertified Safety Professional (CSP) or Master's degree preferred.

A growing consulting organization is looking to appoint a Senior Air Quality Engineer to join their team. This position covers company-wide facilities within California with 25-30% travel. Operating as a Senior Air Quality Engineer the incumbent will be tasked with all functions related to air quality compliance across a number of different accounts and projects. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Air Quality Engineer will also act as a mentor and leader to other members of the organization. The Role: Provide technical expertise, and to develop, implement and support programs and tools that help ensure proactive complianceEnsure that air quality programs, procedures, training, work practices, and controls are effectively implemented and developed up to client standardsConducts all necessary actions regarding Title V, Emissions Reporting, Green House Gas, technical and regulatory issues, etc. Build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels, both within the organization and with external clients The Candidate: BS Degree and minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferably engineering or science-related)5+ years of air quality experienceExperienced in air permitting and regulations, including; Title V, NSR/PSD, NAAQ, SCAQMDWorking knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.Multisite or corporate experience interfacing with regional stakeholders.

A national chemicals company is seeking to appoint an Environmental Manager to oversee a high-risk production facility at one of its key locations in the New Orleans, LA area. The incumbent will lead their environmental compliance and permitting systems, programs and strategy. The successful candidate will need a strong understanding of environmental compliance programs, tasked with developing and maintaining site environmental procedures.The Role: Oversee and manage all environmental compliance, reporting, permitting and certifications for the company; these include air permitting and reporting, spill prevention, hazardous waste, storm water and wastewater programs.Provide technical guidance and stay up to date on all relevant environmental standards and regulations that impact the organization, at federal, state and local level.Oversee and lead all environmental audits and collaborate with various stakeholders to implement corrective action plans, based on these findings.Act as liaison to local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders. The Candidate: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Science/Engineering field is required.5+ years in relatable Environmental roles.Extensive knowledge with Air Permitting and regulations, including experience with Title V permits.Strong understanding of Hazwaste, Wastewater, Stormwater regulation requirements.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.1+ years of managing a direct report.