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Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Guide Environmental Health and Safety activities at one or more locations.
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Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies guidelines and procedures as set out by the Company.
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Monitor site-specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.
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Support the execution of strategic initiatives within the plants.
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Lead incident investigations development of corrective actions and communicate lessons learned in a timely effective and thorough manner.
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Review accidents and incidents conduct audits and reporting; oversee EHS corrective actions.
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Ensure the plant is current on all relevant Environmental Health and Safety documents in compliance with local state and federal regulations.
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Lead environmental compliance efforts and monitor permit requirements.
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Identify training programs to meet plant needs track training progress and onboarding plant employees with environmental responsibilities.
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Identify training programs to meet plant needs track training progress and onboarding plant employees with environmental responsibilities.
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Coordinate with Plant Manager Production Maintenance and Engineering Departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.
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Conduct audits to monitor personnel and workspace improvements.
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Drive and guide the on-site EHS support that leads the plants EHS management system through proactive engagement with the location EHS program champions to execute EHS policies and ensure compliance.
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Ensure that Corporate EHS Applications are embedded in the operation and that these management practices drive the appropriate behavior.
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Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.
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Utilizing the EHS Enterprise System (Gensuite - EHS) - record and analyze accident and incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions emphasizing pro-active intervention.
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Partner with plant leadership and operators ensuring that the plant is free from risks to the environment health and safety.
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Assist with the new employee orientation process and ensure completion of EHS training for all employees.
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Ensure the findings of accident investigations safety inspections audits and risk assessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.
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Use data to make recommendations on changes to training programs SOPs JSAs and tools to prevent accidents and educate and protect employees.
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Work with Human Resources on Workers Compensation cases ensuring they are in line with company policy.
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Coordinate with appropriate industry-related vendors and SMEs related to the EHS needs of the organization.
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Support sustainability operations assessments within the plant.
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Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts with capital and engineering projects.
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Conduct hazard and operability studies on existing and new processes.
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Perform other duties assigned.
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Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety & Health Environmental Science Safety Engineering Industrial Hygiene Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field preferred.
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) preferred.
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Minimum of 1 year of work experience in workplace environmental health and safety program management preferred.
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Experience with Process Safety Management concepts like Management of Change preferred.
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Working knowledge of OSHA regulations policies programs PPE environmental policies (EPA) safety engineering accident/injury investigation procedures and operating rules etc.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills. (Google Suite) Excellent organization and time management skills flexibility and ability to maintain confidentiality
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Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to work flexible hours and business travel when needed