EHS Manager

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all EHS matters
• Oversee performance in EHS core values for operations on the site, manage the site EHS systems and lead continuous improvement in EHS
• Ensure compliance with General Provisions and Facility Level terms and conditions of the Air State Facility Permit
• Advise Plant Manager and Operations Managers on compliance issues
• Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law
• Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level EHS Management Systems
• Research and develop new EHS programs at the plant level
• Develop and write sampling and testing procedures
• Responsible for compliance with air state facility permit.
• Responsible for compliance with facility stormwater permit and SWPPP.
• Responsible for compliance with hazardous/universal waste regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with facility wastewater industrial user permit.
• Coordinate and manage activities of Site Safety Committee
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Research and create program recommendations for assigned area of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections.
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
• Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all EHS activities
• Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS)
• Independently interact with EHS regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
• Lead the investigation of site EHS incidents
• Work with Human Resources to assess the need for and arrange for appropriate EHS training
• Work with Human Resources on any safety-related investigations
• Participate in corporate and external audits, coordinate audits of and follow-up on items needing attention
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial, and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
• Working knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, preferably in an industrial setting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Strong budgeting skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to operate a computer and support software programs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certificates or licenses in specialized EHS areas are helpful.

Experience:

• 5 plus years of experience in the EHS field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams.
• Demonstrated experience working in an industrial setting.
• Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.