Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
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Job Location:
East Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 130000
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SUMMARY
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing implementing and sustaining the Environmental Health and Safety programs within Brenntags North American lubricant market. This role ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations including OSHA EPA DOT and state environmental agencies while driving a proactive safety culture across warehouse operations transportation product handling and blending/packaging activities. The EHS Manager serves as a Brenntag subject matter expert for risk reduction regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with OSHA EPA DOT NFPA and applicable state and local regulations.
Maintain required permits (air stormwater SPCC waste) and complete submissions such as Tier II TRI and hazardous waste reports.
Oversee chemical management SDS library product stewardship and hazard communication programs.
Safety Program Leadership
Lead the occupational safety programs: LOTO confined space hot work machine guarding fall protection and industrial hygiene.
Conduct and document incident investigations root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Perform routine site inspections and safety audits; track findings through resolution.
Facilitate monthly safety calls toolbox talks and employee engagement initiatives.
Environmental Management
Manage hazardous waste storage labeling disposal and vendor relationships.
Oversee spill prevention control and reporting including SPCC plan implementation.
Monitor storage and handling of lubricants additives bulk tanks totes and drums for compliance with environmental standards.
Training & Development
Develop and deliver EHS training across the organization including new-hire onboarding.
Ensure DOT training for drivers/warehouse staff (HM-126F HazMat security awareness).
Maintain training records and verify competency documentation.
Emergency Preparedness
Lead site emergency response planning drills and coordination with local authorities.
Maintain emergency equipment: fire suppression alarms spill kits eyewash/showers.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for all departments.
Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing incidents exposures and environmental impact.
Support corporate EHS initiatives KPIs and compliance audits.
IDEAL PROFILE
Professional certifications (CHMM ASP CSP CET or equivalent).
Experience in chemical handling bulk liquid storage and flammable liquid management.
Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001 or Responsible Distribution programs
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Safety Engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
35 years of EHS experience in chemical lubricant or industrial distribution/manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 DOT HazMat requirements and EPA hazardous waste regulations (RCRA).
Experience with incident investigation root cause analysis tools and corrective action management.
Excellent communication leadership and training skills.
Valid passport.
Salary: $125000-$130000
OUR OFFER
We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
Individual development on-the-job training and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal state or local law including as applicable applicants actual or perceived race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression (including transgender status) gender (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical condition) genetic information military service national origin ancestry citizenship status age veteran status physical or mental disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal state or local law political affiliation marital status membership in an employee organization parental status expunged juvenile record or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g. accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race religion age sex genetic veteran status disability or any other status protected by federal state or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period if you are still interested in employment it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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Required Experience:
Manager
