EHS Field Manager

dfa; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA is seeking an EHS professional located near New Wilmington, PA to provide environmental and workplace safety oversight for multiple facilities. Travel to other DFA sites in PA will be required up to 50%.

You will implement EHS programs, support OSHA/EPA compliance, conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, coordinate training, and assist with permitting and reporting activities across the business unit.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (travel requirement).
• 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment.
• AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle.
• Certification and/or License – ASP/CSP/CIH Certification, desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations.
• Work with assigned locations to implement EHS programs and policies per OSHA/EPA/state/local regulations and DOT; maintain records for compliance.
• Conduct location assessments to identify risks and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain a culture of safe behavior and regulatory compliance at locations.
• Support permitting and reporting activities for air, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II, Form R, refrigerant management, spill reporting, etc.
• Develop action plans and regulatory correspondence to address non-compliance.
• Implement and maintain internal EHS standards for locations.
• Provide training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines.
• Lead or support incident investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions to completion; monitor workers’ compensation claims.
• Address deficiencies observed at locations; perform other duties as required.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Environmental regulations knowledge

EHS management principles

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Planning and organization

Multitasking

English reading/writing

Education

AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

*Must be located near New Wilmington, PA and travel to other DFA facilities in PA up to 50%*

Provide support to assigned locations within the business unit to maintain EHS compliance and achieve continuous improvement by utilizing the DFA EHS Management System. Manage environmental and safety efforts for assigned locations. Provide assistance to facility EHS Element Champions, including location leadership, to identify and correct at-risk behaviors and conditions. Support regulatory compliance efforts division-wide in close collaboration with other EHS team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide practical oversight on environmental and workplace safety matters for assigned locations
• Work with assigned locations to adhere to EHS practices; implement EHS programs and policies outlined by
  OSHA, EPA, State / Local Regulatory Agencies and DOT, as appropriate; and maintain all pertinent records to
  maintain compliance with EHS regulations and internal standards
• Conduct assessments of assigned locations to identify risks and develop corrective action plans for at-risk
  behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss
• Work with assigned locations to maintain a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal,
  state, and local regulatory agencies
• Where required, work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information or data
  necessary for permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II, Form R,
  refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations
• Work with assigned locations and Business Unit EHS Manager to gather information necessary for developing
  action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through regulatory
  inspections or required testing
• Implement and maintain internal EHS standards and practices for assigned locations
• Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices
  for assigned locations
• Partner with locations to conduct incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and any
  at-risk behavior
• Work with assigned locations to develop corrective actions and track to completion
• Maintain awareness of all workers’ compensation claims for assigned locations and work collaboratively with
  Business Unit EHS Manager to support management of claims
• Work with assigned locations to ensure correction of observed deficiencies
• Requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is
  not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment and/or
• AS/BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle
• Certification and/or License – ASP/CSP/CIH Certification, desirable but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practical knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
• Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Basic knowledge of EHS management principles
• Familiarity with the workers’ compensation process
• Knowledge of and basic skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) with minimal
  guidance
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to demonstrate qualities as a self-starter
• Able to work independently and perform task and duties with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and
  external audiences
• Must be able to present to front line team members and facility management
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans