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
- 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.