Job Summary:The EHS Manager will manage, create, implement, and continuously improve organizational programs to ensure the health and safety of the facility and its employees and compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
(OSHA. EPA, TCEQ). The EHS Manager will implement environmental, safety systems and programs for a startup operation and collaborate closely with Plant Managers, Human Resource Managers, and other stakeholders across the company to create organizational positive change
Main tasks- Manage the company's environment to include- waste management, health and safety, and fire protection
- Design all policies, systems and programs for environmental and safety as this is a new operation
- Manage a team of engineers and technicians
- Monitoring and keeping up-to-date occupational health and safety regulations and related documents
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA and environmental standards.
- Monitor and ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ).
- Knowledge and compliance with relevant legislation and other requirements, preparation of the conditions necessary for compliance in case of changes
- Ensure operation according to ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems, active participation in the successful conduct of audits
- Supervision and coordination of official license procedures
- Preparation of annual reports
- Coordination of periodic fire safety inspections
- Coordination of periodic Lifting-Equipments inspection
- Investigation of incidents, root cause analysis, implement of corrective measures,
- Preparation and implementation of annual accident prevention, fire prevention, health protection and environmental protection plans
- Checking the occupational safety compliance and use of work tools, machines and equipment, conducting commissioning procedures.
- Effective cooperation with other departments
- Preparation of annual reports and statements
Expectations- Advanced degree - safety and/or fire safety and/or environment10+ of Experience in EHS.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ)
- Process OSHA Form 300A (Annual Summary)
- 5 years' experience in manufacturing,
- Project startup experience a plus
- Experience managing people
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Advantage but not a requirement- Auditor certification (ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018)
- Experience dealing with government agencies.
Please note this is a manufacturing environment that operates 24/7. Your presence on the floor will be consistently required. This is not a desk position.
