EHS Specialist

Magris Talc; Three Forks (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MAGRIS Talc in Montana seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to provide direct EHS support across operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and company policies.

The role leads risk assessment, training, permits, audits, and incident investigations, coordinating with site teams and external regulators to maintain safe workplaces and healthy communities. The position collaborates with MSHA, EPA and state agencies, prepares reports, and mentors EHS interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation, and reporting protocols.
• Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions.
• Skilled in training and motivating employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of federal and Montana environmental regulations and MSHA regulations.
• MSHA Blue Card preferred; certification within one year if not held.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications within one year: Visible Opacity, Water Operator, DOT Hazmat Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job exposure analyses to ensure safe work environments according to EHS standards.
• Develop, implement, and administer environmental safety and health programs.
• Oversee and actively manage operating permits and monitoring, sampling and reporting for all Montana sites.
• Own and manage the Environmental Management Systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits of EHS and Quality Management Systems.
• Coordinate and co-conduct EHS training.
• Organize and complete MSHA ART for all MT sites.
• Implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Gather data, review reports and findings to monitor performance and detect trends.
• Initiate and complete root cause analysis for all events in Montana.
• Prepare updates and maintain permits, reports or forms required by agencies.
• Provide direct management of EHS interns.
• Report EHS KPIs and provide guidance to site management on regulations.
• Maintain records of environmental incidents and responses.

Skills

Problem-solving

People skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

• This position provides direct environmental, safety, and health support for MAGRIS Talc operations in Montana. Monitors and supports operational and administrative compliance with EHS regulations and MAGRIS policies by either performing the following duties personally or through appropriate location personnel and where necessary through contract service providers.

Job Summary/Purpose

• This position provides direct environmental, safety, and health support for MAGRIS Talc operations in Montana. Monitors and supports operational and administrative compliance with EHS regulations and MAGRIS policies by either performing the following duties personally or through appropriate location personnel and where necessary through contract service providers.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Conduct job exposure analyses to ensure safe work environments according to EHS standards.
• Develop, implement, and administer environmental safety and health programs
• Oversee and actively manage operating permits and associated monitoring, sampling and reporting requirements for all Montana sites
• Own and manage the Environmental Management Systems
• Participate in both internal and external auditing of EHS and Quality Management Systems
• Coordinate and Co-conduct EHS Training
• Organize and complete MSHA ART for all MT sites
• Implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure the company is in compliance with all state, federal and internal health, safety and environmental rules
• Gather data, review reports and findings to monitor performance and detect trends related to environmental, health and safety
• Initiate and complete root cause analysis for all LTA, NLTA and SPI events in Montana
• Prepares updates and maintains necessary permits, reports or forms required by governmental agencies
• Provide direct management of EHS intern(s)
• Reports EHS key performance indicators
• Provides guidance to the site management teams on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations
• Maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law.
• Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations
• Serves as contact with MSHA, EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas
• Chair meetings as needed and in absence of manager
• Performs other duties as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation, and reporting protocols.
• Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions.
• Skilled in training and motivating employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal and Montana environmental regulations and MSHA regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting requirements.
• MSHA Blue Card preferred; candidates without current certification may be considered, provided they are able to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications within one (1) year of hire:

• Visible Opacity Certification
• Water Operator Certification
• DOT Hazmat Awareness Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good people skills
• Skilled in the use of computerized software, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes.
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong presentation, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and capable of multi-tasking, evaluating and prioritizing several projects

SPECIFIC ASPECTS

• Work in an office setting with frequent visits to the mine or mill sites, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Physical requirements are: Sitting 50% of time and walking/standing 50% of time.
• Manual dexterity, keyboard skills, ability to drive.