Safety Health & Environmental Manager

 

A.  Basic Functions:  (Purpose of the position)

  Provide EHS support to the Plant site. This includes project management, regulatory support, technical advice on EHS issues, leading improvements in EHS performance to meet EHS goals of the operations

 

B.  Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:  (List in order of importance)

 

?  Be the onsite EHS expert.

?  Manage Behavior Based Safety programs.

?  Obtain environmental permits

?  Routinely review EHS operations to confirm compliance

?  Implementation/compliance of Responsible Care and other EHS management systems

?  Provide training on EHS issues

?  Stay knowledgeable on regulatory requirements

?  Manage EHS projects as necessary such as site remediation, waste minimization

?  Negotiate with regulatory agencies as necessary

?  Assure that EHS procedures are current and adequate

?  Assure that emergency plans, spill plans or similar are adequate and current

?  Provide incident investigation for accidents and spills

 

C.  Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 

 

?  BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or Occupational Safety

?  Minimum of 7 years EHS experience at with a manufacturer preferably in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.

?  In depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA and applicable state regulations

?  Ability to work in plant environment with all levels of personnel

?  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

?  Knowledge of EHS management systems such as Responsible Care or ISO 14000

?  Basic knowledge of plant equipment and chemical unit operations.

?  Experience in EHS auditing at manufacturing sites and waste disposal sites

?  Background in TQM or six sigma desirable

?  Certification as a PE, CHMM, CIH, or CSP desirable