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Republic Services Director Engineering in Phoenix, Arizona
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Engineering, will utilize a comprehensive knowledge of landfills, environmental trends, and engineering to develop, implement, and maintain programs related to engineering, project management and resource planning at the Company’s landfills. The Director, Engineering also manages a team of functional experts that provides oversight and technical support to Area level Engineering and Operating positions to assist in design, permitting, construction and management of company facilities, as well as ensuring the facilities remain in compliance with all applicable regulations and environmental management standards.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages a team of functional experts to drive engineering standards and processes in order to support the Company strategic goals.
Oversees landfill development capital management planning and implementation process.
Provides interface between Corporate Engineering and Environmental Compliance department, operating divisions/management, Area Environmental Managers (AEMs) and Environmental Managers (EMs).
Acts as the primary contact for technical and/or compliance related questions for assigned functions.
Represents Company interests within trade and advocacy groups related to solid waste management facilities.
Builds an effective working relationship with internal stakeholders to develop landfill assets with a “joint” Company vision.
Communicates regularly with executives in multiple departments within the corporate office.
Participates and collaborates with cross-functional leadership to develop and deliver effective training, communication, and documentation for operational effectiveness.
Makes recommendations on strategies to improve performance. Monitors Area / field performance and provides guidance and support to influence change where appropriate when performance is not aligned with targets.
Conducts site visits to evaluate best practices and identify opportunity for improvement and makes recommendations based on findings.
May attend regulatory hearings and meetings, as needed.
Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment of necessary skills to lift performance. Monitors staff performance and drives performance improvement initiatives and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed upon standards.
Performs other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.
This position may require travel up to 30% of the time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding of operational, engineering and/or environmental compliance functions and related needs and requirements and the ability to identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions
Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, with considerable ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Intermediate to advanced level of financial acumen, including familiarity with balance sheet accounting, P&L statement review and cash flow with an ability to develop and review cost-estimates, life-cycle cost models, forecasting, and proformas for ongoing development at Company facilities, including, but not limited to, landfills.
Strong leadership skills including the ability to influence, motivate, build consensus, coach and work effectively within a broad cross-function of employees, external customers and vendors.
Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with financial experts, operations employees, and managers at all levels within the organization, in addition to third parties and regulatory agencies.
Strong decisional ability that aligns with the Company’s strategic goals; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; and makes timely decisions.
Licensure or certification as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist, preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other related science field.
10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, environmental compliance, and/or operations support.
Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership effectively managing and developing teams.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven : We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.
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