Safety & Environmental Manager

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD Group Inc based in Houston, Texas is seeking a dedicated EHS Specialist to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. The role encompasses conducting safety training, leading incident investigations, and collaborating with government agencies, primarily OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ.

The ideal candidate will excel in a dynamic environment with a strong commitment to safety management, mentoring colleagues, and maintaining effective communications. Regional travel may also be necessary to support various facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety compliance with OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ regulations.
• Ability to conduct safety training and orientation.
• Experience managing local and state permitting and sampling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Conduct safety training and provide leadership.
• Manage incident investigations and safety inspections.

Skills

Commitment to safe working practices

Ability to manage and delegate

Relationship building with government agencies

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Mentoring and coaching skills

Proactive and results oriented

Strong time management skills

Communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to work independently

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities will center on ensuring compliance with Local, State and Federal EHS regulations.
• Ensure that OSHA, EPA and TCEQ guidelines are met and all documentation is prepared and stored for the required timeframe.
• Provide ongoing support, leadership and guidance and direct effort to achieve and maintain Star status under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.
• Develop, implement and maintain Safety & Health Policies, Plans and Procedures.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation training.
• Periodic/Annual training courses regarding specific safety issues relevant to the work environment.
• Provide ongoing support to facility personnel and leadership in the identification of workplace hazards, reporting and investigation of incidents.
• Works with department supervision to conduct incident investigations in a thorough and timely manner to determine root cause and prevention.
• Concentrates frequent plant safety inspections and observes workers for safe and unsafe behaviors.
• Develop, maintain and report on key safety performance indicators.
• Scheduling and coordinating required monitoring and sampling pursuant to Facility Industrial Hygiene/Environmental factors (air quality, noise, etc.).
• Managing local and state permitting, sampling requirements and waste manifests. This includes experience with SDCP, Title V and IWW Permitting.
• Abide by all policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Travel regionally as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to effectively manage and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key results and deliverables.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with government agencies, including state, federal EPA and OSHA.
• Proven team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring, training and coaching to colleagues.
• Proactive as well as detail and results oriented with strong desire to succeed.
• Strong time management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Work independently (self-directed) by performing with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adjust to a continuously changing environment.

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