Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” 

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.  

Job Summary

Swissport is the world’s largest aviation services provider with global operations at over 280 airports in 45 countries on six continents and an employee base of 48’000 colleagues. Swissport is to become the aviation industrys most trusted single-source ground service and air cargo handling provider. Working for Swissport you will be in the position to make real impact on all travelers worldwide. Be it the hurried businessman or that party of four embarking on a life changing family venture, ultimately you will be part of defining their aviation experience. You will also be in the driving seat when defining your own career journey, as Swissport is able to offer you a world of knowledge and personal development!

To support us in this ambition and transformation, we will be investing in many new positions, over several disciplines and geographical locations. Swissport is in the process of reshaping our organization to better support our business, partners, and customers. We are now looking for an Environmental Manager in North America who will be part of the QHSE team and will deliver and implement policies and procedures to enable compliance with ISO 14001 across Swissport North America.

The expected pay rate is $85,000/yearly. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Deliver and implement policies and procedures to enable compliance with ISO 14001 across Swissport North America
• Lead the implementation of environmental policies and strategies across Swissport North America with the focus on having common policies and procedures across all jurisdictions that are aligned and compliment other company procedures
• Provide regular reporting to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations
• Monitor developments in environmental legislation to ensure ongoing compliance with international regulation and legislation across all Swissport’s jurisdictions
• Maintain the Environmental Management System in compliance with ISO 14001 requirements
• Measure and monitor the environmental data and contribute to successful ISO14001 assurance
• Provide expertise and develop procedures for hazardous materials, waste, water and biodiversity management
• Collaborate with the training team and develop appropriate environmental training for all Swissport colleagues
• Collaborate with third party contractors to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Deliver environmental health and safety activities, including emergency response plan, incident and accident management, training implementation and evacuation drill
• Design and coordinate EHS initiatives and campaigns across all sites
• Audit all lines of business providing guidance, education, and influential coaching during station visits
• Audit company facilities and workforce in the assigned region
• Work with stations directly to ensure effectivity of corrective actions for all audit findings or external commitments
• Act as business expert on environmental issues with a clear understanding of industry best practices, news, innovations and developments and communicate these regularly to respective stakeholders
• Conduct environmental risk assessments to estimate the probability of an adverse outcome of environmental changes and determine ways to remediate or remove environmental stressors
• Provide expertise and develop procedures for hazardous materials, waste, water and biodiversity management
• Maintain an environmental risk register with associated mitigation plans.

Qualifications and Competencies

• +5 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong working knowledge of EPA, FAA, Transport Canada, state/provincial, and local environmental regulations, including SPCC, stormwater permits, hazardous waste, air emissions, and chemical management.
• Strong experience with ISO 14001 implementation & auditing (preferred)
• Advanced technical skills in Excel
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a must
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively meeting demanding deadlines
• High-energy with a proactive approach; willingness to be hands-on and dig into the details.
• Experience managing environmental aspects of ground handling activities such as fuel and oil handling, deicing/anti-icing fluids, GSE emissions, spill prevention and response, waste management, and noise exposure.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), HAZWOPER, spill response training, and familiarity with IATA AHM/IGOM environmental elements.

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!