What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS MANAGER position at Highland Solutions LLC?
Description
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role promotes a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship throughout the Highland organization, working proactively to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role promotes a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship throughout the Highland organization, working proactively to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- EHS Programs:
- Implement and manage Highland EHS policies and procedures as needed.
- Maintain systems for reporting, investigating, and tracking incidents, injuries, and near misses.
- Track and analyze EHS performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Compliance Management:
- Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update safety and environmental permits, licenses, and records as needed.
- Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required.
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and safety assessments for non-routine tasks or new equipment.
- Conduct daily inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory updates
- Training and Communication:
- Deliver training programs to educate employees on EHS policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Conduct new employee orientations on EHS policies.
- Raise awareness of workplace safety culture and promote employee engagement in EHS initiatives through clear communication and participation opportunities.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation:
- Identify workplace hazards and implement control measures to minimize risks.
- Perform routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
- Perform root cause analyses for incidents and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
- Conduct internal EHS audits and address and resolve deficiencies promptly.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes.
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain records of incidents and corrective actions.
- Environmental Stewardship:
- Manage waste disposal, recycling, and other sustainability initiatives.
- Conduct daily Method 9 Visual Emissions observations and report and correct any non-compliance emissions.
- Maintain EPA Method 9 certification for leadership positions.
- Maintain environmental records (air permit, stormwater, SWPPP)
- Develop programs to reduce the organization’s environmental impact, including energy conservation and pollution prevention.
Required Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety laws along with regulations, record keeping and reporting requirements.
- Experience in Title 5 Air Permit and certified to conduct daily EPA Method 9 Visual Emission reports.
- Familiarity with ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Degree in Environmental, Safety, or equivalent field (experience may be substituted).
- Organization and prioritization skills.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
