Position Title: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Location: Northeast USA
Reports To: Vice President of Risk & Services
FLSA exemption status: Exempt
Job Description
The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is a resource and program development leader for EH&S all Aries offices & facilities. In this role active collaboration with the operations leadership and the risk & services team to develop
The EH&S Manager is responsible for program development and continuous improvement and growth of operational personnel in an EH&S capacity and is a reliable authority on EH&S matters.
Key Responsibilities and Important Duties
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and reporting at the local, state, and federal levels, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies. Provide support to plant level personnel to ensure correct applicable and reporting is being conducted.
- Safety Training and Education: Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation, ongoing safety training, and specialized training as needed. Ensure that all operational employees are adequately trained in safe work practices and emergency procedures.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and other EHS incidents. Identify root causes and contributing factors and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate records of incidents and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies as required. Collaborative with operations and engineering teams to ensure corrective actions are prioritized and identified risk are adequately mitigate to ensure safe and compliant operations
- EHS Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs and policies to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This includes programs related to hazard communication, emergency response, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and waste management.
- Auditing and Inspections: Conduct regular inspections and audits of Aries facilities to identify potential compliance issues and areas for improvement. Work collaboratively with plant operations teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fires, chemical spills, and natural disasters. Conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures and ensure employee readiness.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential hazards and risks in Aries processes, machinery, and work areas. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or incidents. Experience in working hazardous work environments with Process Safety Management and assisting supply chain with hazardous avoidance in sourcing activities.
- Vendor and Contractor Management: Evaluate the EHS performance of vendors and contractors working on-site. Ensure that contractors comply with company EHS requirements and applicable regulations.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance and reduce risk. Utilize data analysis and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and management, to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and decision-making. Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other relevant certifications preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, and other relevant EHS standards. Experience in the wastewater industry is a plus.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS programs and initiatives.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and audits.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and EHS training and recordkeeping software applications (e.g. Gensuite, Intelex, and Vector).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of EHS.
- Role may require up to 50% travel to assist with plant site operations teams.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
