Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Facilities Management – 55%

• Manage all physical plant functions including construction activity, round-the-clock maintenance of facilities and equipment, security systems, custodial and grounds keeping services
• Work with Senior Management to determine, provide and maintain the infrastructure needed to achieve conformity to product requirements and target cost.  Infrastructure includes buildings, workspace and associated utilities
• Provide input for the facilities budget and monitor expenses
• Ensure facilities meet all codes and safety requirements
• Equipment and facilities are maintained and serviced in a manner that does not unfavorably affect production
• Maintain facility records
• Monitor the cleaning of both general and process areas
• Manage the facility access/security systems and issues
• Manage outside contractors/vendors and internal resources to complete approved projects on time and within budget
• Compliance to local and government Standards is maintained

Waste Water Treatment and Filtration Systems

• Federal and City in Dallas

• System efficiency is maintained to ensure continuous support of production operations 
• Chemical and supply inventory are maintained to ensure high productivity at lowest cost
• Alarm conditions receive immediate, effective response to minimize negative impact
• No citations and monetary fines issued due to non-compliance
• No negative impacts to the environment, residential neighbors, or production operations

Environmental Operations:  – 30% 

• Coordinate with corporate EHS to maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations 

• Coordinate with corporate EHS for regulatory updates, new standards and customer requirements.  Ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the organization

• Develop and maintain the Dallas budget for environmental and regulatory operations

• Coordinate with corporate EHS to ensure CTS maintains an Environmental Management System compliant to ISO14001 standard

• Coordinate self-declaration with corporate EHS department 

• Coordinate with corporate EHS to ensure reporting requirements are met on time for the following

• Environmental Protection Agency

  • Texas Department of Health

  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  • Texas Water Development Board

  • Department of Transportation

  • Dallas Water Utilities

  • City of Dallas 

  • Air Emissions

  • Water Quality

  • Fire Department

• Manage and maintain compliance, in conjunction with corporate EHS, for hazardous and non-hazardous waste including

• Chemical and waste handling

• Waste definitions and classifications

• Waste minimization and recycling 

• Packaging, labeling, and manifesting waste shipments

• Disposal management

• Generator categories and corresponding regulations

• Waste accumulation and corresponding requirements

• Container and tank management

• Manage and maintain air quality compliance

• Air quality permits and facilities emissions

• Permit by rule exemptions

• Review and approve process impact on all new product development (PDP) and continuous improvement projects

• Work with Process Engineering to define process requirements and develop operating procedures

• Work with corporate EHS to ensure all company environmental policies and procedures are in place and current and training is developed and available as required

• No major impacts to the environment and\or residential neighbors 

• No citation or monetary fines issued due to non-compliance

• Serve as an Internal Auditor to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, international standards, customer requirements, company policy, procedures and practices

Employee Emergency, Health and Safety – 5%

• Coordinate with corporate EHS department for compliance with current regulations including the EICC SA8000 standard

• Support and coordinate corporate EHS training, emergency planning, coordination, response and reporting (as required)

• Support corporate directives for maintaining in good operating condition fire suppression systems, building security, emergency eye wash and shower stations, first aid cabinets and spill response media.

• Support corporate directives for emergency policies and procedures for emergency evacuation, tornado alert, chemical spill, security and contingency plan.

Administrative / Workers Compensation – 10%

• Support Contract Review process by reviewing to ensure the proper requirements are stated (if the requirement is checked – ROHS, REACH, PRO 65, tec.).

• Management Review is conducted annually to identify Environmental Aspects and establish objectives and targets to prevent negative impact 

• Annual budgets are developed 

• Goals are developed, pursued and achieved

• Reports and indices are updated on time

• Process Value Chain methods are used for process improvements and cost reduction

• Suggestions for continuous improvement are documented and communicated

• Problem solving and GAP analysis are used to identify root cause and effective solutions

• Special projects are supported as required

• Project reports and recommendations to upper Management are submitted

Workers’ Compensation

• Timely and consistent communication with coworkers and department teams is maintained

• All injury reporting to insurance carrier and State agencies are completed in a timely manner

• All injured employees receive authorized satisfactory medical care

• Accident investigations are conducted promptly and recommendations are made in a timely manner

• Injured employees who incur lost time return to work in a timely manner

• All injured employees who have work restrictions return to regular work in a timely manner 

• Employee medical records are maintained properly

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in environmental and safety field

• 5+ years in Environmental and Safety Engineering 

• 1+ years management experience

• Facilities operational management

• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental and safety regulations

• Experience maintaining ISO9001 and ISO14001 compliance

• Working knowledge of REACH, RoHS, EICC and SA8000 standards

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Able to balance financial, safety and environmental objectives 

   

   

Skills & Other Requirements

• Audit experience in safety and environmental areas 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to comprehend and communicate at a high level with Senior Managers, customers, distributors, and regulatory agencies

• Ability to anticipate and handle multiple priorities and complex/abstract issues involving external and internal priorities 

• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment

• Proven ability to lead and motivate people 

• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Hands-on facility work including operating forklift and material handling

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others to exchange information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment

   

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

This position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Employees are required to maintain a quality work environment that is safe, clean, organized and environmentally compliant.

Responsible for maintaining Quality Work Environment housekeeping standards for own work area and community areas.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome 

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.