EHS Manager

Ultipro; Steele (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures is seeking an EHS Manager for our Gadsden, AL plant. The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and leading environmental, health, and safety programs.

You will mentor staff and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. The successful candidate will lead audits, investigation of incidents, and collaboration with contractors to uphold robust safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree preferred.
• 5+ years in an EHS leadership role in manufacturing.
• Safety certifications (ASP, CSP) or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site-wide EHS programs and teams.
• Cultivate a 'safety first' culture across all staff.
• Provide EHS advice, training, and technical support.
• Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses; perform root cause analysis.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and environmental permits.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Training

Incident Investigation

Auditing

Crisis Management

Contractor Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of science degree

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire an EHS Manager for our plant operation located in Gadsden, AL. The EHS Manager manages environmental, health and safety risks associated with business and company operations. The successful candidate will work on building the safety culture of the facility to achieve a zero-injury workplace and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations.

At Meyer Utility Structures, we commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service and product solutions. With over sixty years of transmission structural design and fabrication experience, Meyer can provide the structure that best fits your transmission, distribution, substation, or concrete project needs.

What You'll Do:

• Be an energetic leader that can equally influence and lead individual contributors and EHS team members responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes and policies to safeguard employees, the general public and to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site wide EHS programs consistent with the organization’s management system and governance.
• Cultivate, promote and continuously improve a "safety first" culture among all site employees
• Provide EHS advice, support, technical expertise and training to the site employees and departments
• Perform EHS internal audits and manage the implementation of audit recommendations from corporate or outside sources
• Oversee investigation of all EHS incidents/accidents and near-misses including root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventative actions, and ensure implementation of these actions
• Lead crisis management programs, including structure, teams, responsiveness and communication
• Work with contractors to ensure they have a robust safety program and are trained in any unique site requirements
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, including completion of reports on time
• Implement environmental programs that align with the organization’s management system
• Provide environmental regulatory and technical expertise on air quality and emission, wastewater, storm water, along with solid and hazardous waste management
• Mentor junior staff in EHS management and compliance program development and implementation
• Influence and lead individual contributors responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes and policies to safeguard employees, the public and ensure compliance with governmental regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of science degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS leadership role in manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations
• Hold safety related certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.) or eligible
• Self-motivated and results oriented; demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team facilitation skills
• Strong influencing skills across the organization and with all levels of employees
• Courage to take on and advocate for contrary points of view at all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Familiarity with environmental/safety management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, VPP, etc.)

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