Mgr II Field Hazmat (Portland)

The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Manager II position is to ensure the safety of employees, responders and the public and protect the environment while transporting hazardous materials by rail. This is accomplished by performing prevention and preparedness activities, effectively managing all aspects of emergency responses and conducting recovery operations following an incident. This position in the UPRR Hazardous Materials Management team functions in an all-hazards environment, managing responses beyond strictly hazardous materials and environmental incidents.

• Lead, direct and manage the emergency response to hazardous materials releases or environmental incidents and develop response and recovery plans. Upon completion, submit all associated reports to governmental agencies and complete internal reporting as needed
• Maintain knowledge of legal and other requirements to which the Company is subject or subscribes
• Communicate hazardous and environmentally sensitive materials requirements to the work force and others whose job duties could affect the company's ability to meet those requirements.
• Implement and maintain all processes developed to meet specific objectives and targets, ensure regulatory compliance and drive programs for continuous improvement.
• Comply with all company and departmental training requirements. Ensure that UP employees receive required hazardous materials training.
• Recognize and document issues which affect compliance or misalignments with targets and objectives or create environmental risks or liability to company.
• Communicate environmental issues to local UP work units.
• Participate in UP's outreach programs to the communities in which we operate. Provide programs that support local initiatives. Ensure regulatory compliance and recognize the importance of the communities and environments where we do business. Communicate UP's commitments to regulatory agencies garnering their support for our efforts.
• Maintain familiarity with all hazardous material control process and procedure revisions and updates.
• Conduct various prevention programs to reduce the risk of hazardous material releases, e.g. tank car, train and intermodal inspections.
• Assist with customer outreach programs.
• Plan, lead and direct activities to ensure safety of employees and the public during emergency and non emergency activities.
• Manage hazardous materials regulatory compliance efforts.
• Prepare and update contingency plans as needed and train employees as required

• Valid driver's license
• Certificate in OSHA 1910.120 (HAZWOPER), NFPA 472 or equivalent
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years, or more, Hazardous Materials and/or Environmental Law experience
• 3 years, or more, experience of working with Computer Applications (Microsoft Suite, NetControl, Incident Command System and databases)
• 3 years, or more, of Safety experience

• a minimum of 3 yearsManagement experience
• a minimum of 1 year Presentation / Public Speaking experience
• a minimum of 2 years Environmental experience (HAZWOPER training, Hazardous Waste Disposal)
• a minimum of 2 years Railroad Operations experience
• a minimum of 3 years Hazardous Materials and Environmental Response experience

• Walk up to 5 miles per shift, climb, and maintain balance on various surfaces including railcars, locomotives, sta ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast, all while prioritizing safet
• Capable of performing essential functions proficiently in high-stress environ
• Maintain effectiveness and productivity in high-pressure or stressful working environ
• Learn new tasks and remember processes effectiv
• Maintains focus on tasks and can make timely decision
• Communicate effectively with customers / senior leaders
• Executes tasks independently.