Job PurposeThe EHS Manager has overall responsibility for developing, coordinating, managing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental compliance programs, issues and results for the Winston Salem, North Carolina location.
Education / Training• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, or Engineering related field required;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in EHS field. Master's degree can be substituted for 3 of the 5 years' experience.
Key Job Elements• Pro-actively measure and manage the EHS program to eliminate hazards and keep employees safe;
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations. This includes written programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, training and medical surveillance per guidelines;
• Direct, develop and deliver environmental, safety, and health training programs to ensure employee's knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility;
• Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal;
• Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved;
• Manage the facilities environmental and safety reporting including OSHA, EPA, and EPA reporting, record keeping, and environmental permits;
• Develop, implement, and coordinate safety program and monitor work processes and procedures to drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals;
• Perform internal audits to identify non-compliance, hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors; audit scope includes processes, facilities and equipment;
• Manage improvement opportunities and any non-compliance issues from concept through conclusion;
• Perform accidents/incidents investigations and facilitates development of root cause corrections;
• Conduct hazard assessment, including identification of hazards and corrective action plans;
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on key governmental regulations pertaining to environmental, health, and safety;
• Manage environmental documents such as permits, waste manifests, inspections and checklists within the Environmental/Safety Management System;
• Collect storm water samples and submit chain of custody forms to the laboratory for proper analytical evaluation;
• Assist in preparation of facility environmental audits and inspections;
• Assist management in addressing and correcting EHS Compliance Audit findings;
• Conduct weekly inspections (e.g., waste storage areas, storm water outfalls, etc.) and upload final inspections to Environmental/Safety Management System;
• Review waste disposal records by maintaining copies of Manifest;
• Review and reconcile monthly waste summary reports;
• Collect monthly Wastewater Samples and submit chain of custody forms to the laboratory for proper analytical evaluation;
• Assist with review and updating SWPPP/SPCC plans on an annual basis;
• Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual Storm Water/SPCC Inspections and link final inspection to Environmental/ Safety Management System;
• Investigate, document, and complete internal reporting of spills and chemical releases;
• Assist with compliance tracking related to internal EHS Assurance Manual;
• Record hazardous material usage in accordance with various environmental permits;
• Assist with preparing Annual/Semi-Annual Reports to various Regulatory Agencies;
• Assist with collection of Environmental and Energy Data for Caterpillar Environmental Metrics monthly submittal.
Qualifications and Experience• Demonstrated solid understanding of EHS practices and regulatory requirements;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels, including company management, staff, contractors, vendors, site, and regulatory personnel;
• Must have valid driver's license;
• Must be able to pass a background check which reviews any and all felonies and misdemeanors in the past 7 years;
• Must be able to meet requirements of pre-employment, post-offer drug test and fitness for duty medical review and exam;
• Must be proficient in MS Office applications;
• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems.
BenefitsCompensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
