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Principal Wastewater Engineer-Atlanta

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Climate Change, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a Principal Wastewater Engineer for a national engineering consulting firm in the Atlanta market. Ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of demonstrated experience in the planning and design of municipal water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines and other wastewater infrastructure plus the following skills and abilities:

  • Demonstrated “Seller/ Doer” track record of business development in the local, state and regional market (Atlanta, Georgia and Southeast)
  • Ability to oversee water/wastewater engineering staff and design/production of construction documents, project task management, cost estimating, report generation, and other related engineering tasks for Wastewater plants and infrastructure projects. Ensure documents meet client needs and quality control standards
  • Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods is strong plus
  • Ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines

Specific Requirements include:

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
MS or MBA is strong plus
PE license in state of Georgia is required
Knowledge of design packages such as Auto Cad 3D or Microstation is strong plus
LEED or other certification in addition to PE is a plus

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Job Alert: Senior Gas Pipeline Engineer-Energy

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Climate Change, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a senior-level Gas Pipeline Engineer for a national engineering consulting firm in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of demonstrated experience in the planning and design of large diameter natural gas gathering pipelines and ancillary facilities (pigging facilities, valves and metering stations) plus the following skills and abilities:

  • Lead a team of junior and mid-level design engineers through mentoring and technical oversight
  • Possess excellent project and task management skills
  • Proven experience in planning, design, construction and operations of gas gathering pipelines in urban environments and specifically in the Barnett Shale, is a plus.
  • Experience with cathodic protection system design is a plus.
  • Candidates must have an excellent working knowledge of Federal DOT and Texas Railroad Commission regulations governing the design and operation of gas gathering pipelines.
  • ability to support system planning considering permitting requirements, constructability, and construction cost.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strong experience with design of horizontal directional drills for road and river crossings is required.

Texas professional engineer (PE) registration (or the ability to gain registration within 12 months).

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Job Alert:EHS and Process Safety ManagerProcess Safety Manager

Location: Alabama

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Climate Change, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a Process Safety Manager for an well known consumer products company. Ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of demonstrated experience in EH&S and process safety management plus the following skills and abilities:

  • Develop and implement EHS programs encompassing Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), employee safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, product compliance and other related areas in a ‘high hazard’ manufacturing facility.
  • Ability to manage of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) & provide recommendations to management
  • Partner with facility operations management and corporate EHS and engineering resources to implement the applicable EHS programs and drive a culture of EHS excellence throughout the facility to reduce accidents, noncompliance and environmental incidents.
  • Responsible for environmental program compliance, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, CAA (non Title V), implementation of waste management programs and reduction initiatives.
  • Serve as Site Emergency Coordinator (training, evacuation planning, emergency response).

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety or Environmental Science required.
  • Experience implementing EHS programs in a chemical environment is required
  • Knowledge, training or experience in Process Safety Management (PSM / RMP) is required
  • Knowledge of Behavioral Based Safety
  • Experience in a process manufacturing environment required
  • Must be Authorized to work in the US
  • CHMM or CSP are highly preferred
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations is a plus

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3 Reasons Why Many Green, Environmental & Infrastructure Jobs Will Go Unfilled

The NBC news channels are doing special reports called “Education Nation” which are focusing on education in America. Those who know me know that I am a huge supporter of science education and I thought this would be a perfect time to shed some light on how education will affect the jobs in the Green, Environmental and Infrastructure career fields. There is a CNBC video interview with US Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan which shares some eye-opening statistics about our education system (Watch it Here). I would like to build on this information and share ” 3 reasons why many Green, Environmental and Infrastructure jobs will go unfilled”.

 Reason #1 – American Students are falling behind in math and science education: This is not only a primary and secondary school issue. It is also a college and adult education issue. The stats reported in the video the US being ranked 24th and 25th in math and science education are haunting but make my point. Many of the well paying green, environmental and infrastructure jobs require a science and math based college degree or advanced training . Yet student enrollment in programs which provide these requirements are declining.  Adults do not want to return to school for certain reasons  and college students are choosing “easier” degrees with little or no science classes.

Reason #2 – The demand for Green, Environmental and Infrastructure workers will out grow supply:  We will have more jobs than people qualified to fill them. You do the math: The numbers of american graduates with science and math based degrees are declining. The number of baby boomers retiring from these fields are increasing every year. Here are some stats from The Center for Energy Workforce Development which covers the energy industry. Retirement and lack of new workers is set to decimate their workforce:

  • 40 to 60% of the workforce will be retirement eligible by 2012
  • 49% of skilled technicians may need to replaced
  • 45% of engineering jobs in all disciplines will become vacant

Read the Center For Energy Workforce Development Report Here

Reason #3- Science + Math + Entrepreneurship = Opportunity + New Technology:  This is a formula is not discussed openly by big company CEOs, government officials,  community leaders, educators and parents. People need to know real career and entrepreneurial opportunities exist in green, environmental and infrastructure companies. Science and math are big business!  Yet this formula is the basis for many of the most successful companies and consumer products of today. Here are some great companies you have never heard:  AUTODESK AXIUM, Bentley Systems, ERM, Planteco, Eagle SWS, PBS&J, Jacobs Engineering, Ch2M Hill, Enablon and Intelex  Who will be the next person to develop the next “killer” app in green technology? (See the big list of companies here)

Your Action Plan

  1. Find a green, environmental or infrastructure career field that interests you
  2. Subscribe to this blog and buy “Is it Worth The Green”
  3. Research the potential business and job opportunities
  4. Seek out  an accredited, well vetted and quality education and training program that focuses on your field
  5. Take it and don’t give up
  6. Write a new resume
  7. Create a list of target companies who need your new skills
  8. Network with the professional society or industry association
  9. Don’t let people talk you out of your goals
  10. Support science and math education in your local area

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Job Alert: Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Climate Change, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a EH&S Coordinator for the New Orleans and Lake Charles, LA  locations of a petrochemical manufacturer. Ideal candidate will have A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role in a high hazard, process manufacturing, environment plus the following skills and abilities:

  •  Coordinating site safety training for employees, development and implementation of injury reduction programs.
  • Ability to understand ESH regulations and to develop and manage site-specific policies and procedures to ensure EH&S compliance and best practices. Ensure compliance with environmental permits
  • Ability to influence people at all levels of organization to successfully comply with safety programs and standards

 Requirements:

  •  A Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) is required in lieu of experience.
  • CSP or CIH are preferred
  • Ability to work in rigorous, high hazard manufacturing environment required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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