What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS & Regulatory Compliance position at BGF Industries, Inc?
About BGF Industries
BGF Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of innovative technical fiber materials used worldwide in aerospace, marine, automotive, filtration, insulation, electrical, and protective markets. Since 1941, BGF has built a reputation for engineering excellence, product integrity, and continuous innovation.
Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, with multiple manufacturing facilities across Virginia and South Carolina, BGF delivers advanced fiber-based solutions that meet demanding performance standards for strength, heat resistance, and durability.
Our mission is simple but powerful:
“Deliver excellence in every product, every process, every time.”
Primary Function:
Work to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Lead company Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety plans, coordinate its activities at all US sites, and develop monitoring systems for variables affecting emissions and equipment performance. Performs random EHS and Regulatory Compliance inspections as necessary to ensure all locations are compliant with all OSHA, Environmental and all other Regulatory requirements. Coordinate/Assist in the EHS training needs of the company. Assist in orientation to the facilities for new employees as necessary.
Machines/Tools/Equipment Used: Be able to operate assigned equipment, use common hand tools, and devices for calculating, planning, organizing, and controlling job
Materials Used: Paper, pen, pencil, computer, handheld monitoring devices, all PPE safety and environmental equipment
Supervision Received: President
Direction Exercised: None
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Physical Requirements:
(x) Fingering Example of ability: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
(x) Grasping Example of ability: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
(x) Repetitive Motions Example of ability: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
(x) Walking Example of ability: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one site to another
(x) Standing Example of ability: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
(x) Balancing Example of ability: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
(x) Climbing Example of ability: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
(x) Stooping Example of ability: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
(x) Kneeling Example of ability: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees
(x) Crouching Example of ability: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
(x) Crawling Example of ability: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
(x) Reaching Example of ability: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
(x) Pulling Example of ability: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion
(x) Lifting Example of ability: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Never personally exceeding 51 pounds without assistance – mechanical or otherwise
(x) Visual Acuity Example of ability: Sufficient to detect color – Must be correctable to 20/40
(x) Hearing Example of ability: Adequate to communicate over the phone and engage in normal conversation
(x) Other Licensure required to operate a motor vehicle; industrial powered truck or similar device up to 20 times/shift
Environmental/Safety Risk Requirements: Exposure to Fiberglass, fly, dust, finishing fumes or other chemicals. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by task
Mandatory Prerequisites: Mandatory Four-year degree in a related discipline with 5-7 years experience in a Manufacturing environment in EHS/Compliance role. Must be able to work any shift and travel as necessary
Preferred: 10 years experience in a Manufacturing, Current RCRA, DOT and OSHA certifications, Auditor certification is a plus. Working knowledge of global EHS compliance and regulations; US and EU customer compliance
Assessments: Medical-Vision-Hearing-Color
Skills Required to be Successful:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office for necessary reporting
Attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Willingness to work overtime if required.
Excellent time management skills.