Environmental Health & Safety Manager

INVISTA; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to drive compliance and safety excellence. In this pivotal role, you will lead the EHS team, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of safety. Your expertise in risk assessments and incident investigations will be vital in promoting a proactive safety environment. Collaborating with various departments, you will implement effective training programs and emergency response plans. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental stewardship in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in EHS roles in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS compliance programs and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses.

Skills

EHS Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

OSHA Standards Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Bachelor's in Safety Management

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Your Job

As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at INVISTA Longview, you create long-term value by ensuring risks are identified and mitigated while sustaining performance improvement and striving for EHS excellence. This is accomplished by providing leadership and strategic direction to the facility leadership and team through the application of Principle Based Management (PBM). You will be responsible for development, implementation, and management of EHS compliance programs and systems, ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.

Our Team

You will join a dedicated EHS team that includes an Environmental Leader, Environmental Engineer, LDAR Coordinator, Safety Specialist, and LDAR Technician. The team works closely with corporate safety professionals, including Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), to support the Longview site and establish corporate EHS standards and guidelines. This role is part of the Site Leadership Team and will report to the Site Manager.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain management systems to ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide proactive leadership and direction to achieve the EH&S vision through management commitment and employee ownership.
• Conduct routine and non-routine EH&S reporting including government interactions, ensuring submissions are compliant with required deadlines.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure all employees and contractors receive adequate EHS training tailored to their job roles and responsibilities, fostering an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EH&S.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and conduct regular emergency drills.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate EHS considerations into all operational activities.
• Lead the investigation and analysis of incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report EHS performance metrics to senior management, utilizing tools like PowerBI for data analysis and trend identification.
• Engage with the workforce to promote a positive safety culture through regular communication, training, and recognition programs.
• Actively apply Koch's Principle Based Management (PBM) to all EHS activities and initiatives.
Influence external stakeholders to adopt and integrate Koch's EHS standards and practices.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations, particularly OSHA standards.
Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and EHS training.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Experience with managing Environmental programs, including working knowledge of related laws and regulations applicable to a chemical facility.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and familiarity with PSM standards.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Experience working within the chemical industry or with hazardous mate

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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