Senior EHS Leadership Position in BioEnergy DevCo

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager will oversee all EHS programs across facilities. This position involves designing, implementing, and managing EHS policies and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements and company values, ensuring employee well-being and minimizing environmental impact.

Responsibilities:

• EHS Program Development: Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive EHS policies and programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Safety Risk Management: Lead safety risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to ensure a safe work environment.
• Environmental Stewardship: Ensure proper environmental management, including waste disposal, pollution control, chemical storage & handling, and regulatory reporting.
• Site-Specific Safety Programs: Manage site-specific safety programs, conduct training, and create an environment that prioritizes safe and sustainable work practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives for safety and environmental performance.
• Risk Assessment and Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess risks and ensure compliance with company EHS standards, government regulations, and operating permits.
• EHS Integration: Partner with operations teams to integrate EHS practices into daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Track, analyze, and report key EHS metrics, driving data-based improvements.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and stakeholders on matters related to environmental health and safety.
• Emergency Preparedness: Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• MOC Process Support: Support the facility management of change (MOC) process and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Hazard Identification and Risk Management: Support daily Job Hazard Analysis and mentor front line employees to improve hazard identification and risk management.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay current with industry trends and changing regulations related to EHS.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5 years of experience managing EHS programs, ideally within industrial or energy sectors.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental health and safety.
• Risk Management Experience: Experience with risk management, incident investigation, and safety audits.
• OSHA PSM: Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• EHS Certifications: EHS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Decision Quality: Gathers and interprets data for decision-making, balancing analysis with action.
• Action Oriented: Takes on challenges with a sense of urgency, ensuring timely and effective EHS interventions.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic to solve difficult and complex EHS problems.
• Customer Focus: Partners with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure EHS policies meet operational objectives.
• Courage: Challenges unsafe behaviors or practices at all levels, advocating for the health and safety of all employees.
• Organizational Agility: Understands how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks within the organization.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Builds constructive relationships and communicates effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Planning: Establishes clear objectives and timelines for implementing EHS programs.
• Drive for Results: Consistently achieves EHS targets through rigorous execution and continuous improvement.
• Ethics and Values: Models integrity and transparency in all EHS matters.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plan: Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional Development: Professional development opportunities.

About Us:

BioEnergy DevCo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.