EHS Manager

Description

Function: Quality & Safety Management            

Position Summary:
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible an efficient quality system throughout the organization and provides leadership and direction in the planning, development and implementation of environmental, health and safety management and production safety protocols. This role is responsible for establishing a culture and team dynamic that allows our operations teams to accomplish their vision while upholding quality maintaining a safe and efficient working environment for our employees and contractors.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support:

• Oversees, manages, coordinates and maintains EHS programs, systems and controls to ensure compliance with, and monitor and report on EHS issues required by various federal, state and local regulatory agencies
• Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with Company policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessments, implements and monitors controls.
• Guides and promotes safe work practices by developing EHS policies, programs, procedures, campaigns and communications.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current programs, policies and procedures on an annual basis and drives continuous improvement.
• Conducts risk assessments to detect potential hazards and ensure measures are implemented to control risks.
• Provides guidance, analysis, and interpretation of regulatory standards, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes to advise management on needed actions.
• Provides expertise and knowledge regarding environmental health and safety procedures and technical specifications to develop and implement new procedures and practices when needed.
• Identifies, evaluates, recommends and implements EHS policies, work procedures and EHS best practices.
• Provides operational compliance oversight in all matters related to workplace safety, accident and injury prevention, occupational health, environmental compliance, environmental sustainability, and facilities safety.
• Participates and/or leads committees and work groups tasked with matters related to operational compliance for environmental, health and safety.
• Ensures all related permits and licenses are up to date; ensures regulatory compliance; advises and makes appropriate notifications regarding hazards and recommended corrective actions. Provide safety advice to top management and propose corrective actions on safety related-issues as needed.
• Ensure safety-related documentation and records are available and up-to-date.
• Identify and monitor safety and environmental hazards, risks, and promote the reduction or elimination of potentially hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety-related financial losses.
• Coordinate all safety-related activities within the requirements of the safety program concerning mission requirements and the U.S. Government directives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Detailed data-entry of technical information is necessary for assisting in the monitoring of mishap reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Extensive research dealing with OSHA and environmental regulations, vendor information, and logistical support for safety equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical support in all types of Safety/Environmental issues such as data gathering, training, etc.
• Develop required reports, conduct briefings, safety training, and when directed conduct quarterly safety and semiannual safety stand-down meetings.
• Assist in maintaining accident and incident records, files, and reports.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of safety-related equipment as needed.
• Process Safety Hazard Reports including investigating the hazard and ensuring mitigations are in place.
• Coordinate first responder duties during an onsite accident, as needed.
• Purchase budgeted safety-related items

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or environmental, health, and/or safety studies/sciences or related field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Sound organizational skills with above-average attention to detail.
• Knowledge of professional practices and sources of information including technical rules and regulations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Preference to certifications in Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook- and ability to learn other software programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Proven good presentation skills
• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.