Manager, EHS

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting). We can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! What you get to do: You will provide knowledgeable and skilled support for our year‑round park operational needs as you assist the EHS Department with complying and enforcing company, local, state, and federal environmental compliance/management standards to include overseeing Environmental Programs, General Liability duties, and Supervision of Environmental Personnel. Oversees management of environmental regulatory programs and company environmental programs. Maintains compliance as required by federal, state, and local laws to include but not limited to wastewater, pesticide use, hazardous chemicals, medical waste, air quality, energy conservation, spill response, underground tanks, solid waste, hazardous waste, and DOT experience. Participates and assists with inspections, inventory, and collection of data concerning potable, non‑potable water, storm and wastewater, pesticide storage, handling, and use, hazardous chemicals/waste, universal/medical waste, air quality, storage tanks, solid waste and recyclables, spill control, fire suppression systems, and other as requested. Demonstrates the ability to meet strict permit deadlines; provides updates on pending & completed milestones, and leads others in a fast‑paced work environment. Ensures all environmental record‑keeping practices are adhered to in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations to include meeting ongoing deadlines throughout the calendar year. Also assists with the management of our accident investigation program to include reviewing injury reports and conducting trend analysis. Supervises worker's compensation and general liability case load/database and coordinates claims with legal and insurance contacts, ensuring that claims are filed within established timeframes. Develops and oversees operating labor and expense budgets along with worker's compensation and general liability budgets. Oversees management of Environmental Department Personnel; trains and ensures Ambassadors follow all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines, taking action to correct deficiencies and recognize performance promptly. Responsible for managing ambassador performance oversight of daily tasks, ensuring appropriate ambassador training, providing formal and informal feedback on performance, and making recommendations related to progressive discipline. Responsible for labor management, including but not limited to establishing and maintaining line schedules, authorizing position requisitions, hiring, monitoring labor expenses in correlation to revenue, and ensuring accuracy of ambassadors' payroll records. Assists with scheduling and coordination of contractor and vendor services and inspections. Oversees waste management and recycling program and also oversees minor environmental spill clean‑ups. Must be able to perform all job duties/tasks of positions within scope of supervision and willing to perform tasks when business levels require. Performs other duties as assigned. What it takes to succeed: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, or Occupational Safety (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) years of related experience and/or training in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety Fields or equivalent specialized training. Knowledge of environmental/safety laws and/or the ability to research new information and/or laws, and demonstrated proficiency in technical and team leadership skills within current position. Experience in general liability and worker's compensation including claims management and litigation management (preferred). Ability to create tangible goals and execute activities to achieve those goals. Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include opening and late evening hours, weekends, and holidays with limited travel required. Physical ability to stand and walk frequently for extended periods, lift, push, carry and pull 50 pounds occasionally, climb/ascend heights if needed, bend from waist to floor, kneel, squat, perform fine manipulation, and use keyboard/writing. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position will be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes. Ability to adapt and be flexible in job scope changes based on business needs and career development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr