Full Job Description
The Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) has responsibility for the continuous improvement and support of the Corporate EH&S programs for Sterigenics. This position will provide support and training in Queensbury, NY to ensure compliance with all federal, state and Company EH&S requirements.
Reporting Structure:
• The Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety will report to the Director of EH&S.
Major Responsibilities:
As Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety, the major areas of responsibility include the following:
Environmental Support:
• Become familiar with federal, state and local environmental (air, waste, water) requirements for identified plants.
• Provide ongoing support and training to the plants for compliance with the current environmental requirements.
• Develop working relationships with appropriate state and local environmental regulatory parties.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, when needed. Also prepare and submit regulatory agency reports.
• Coordinate and support compliance testing.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and QA departments to ensure continued EH&S compliance and further support EH&S corporate initiatives.
Health & Safety Support:
• Support ongoing implementation of the Corporate EH&S System at identified plants including the development of standards and work instructions.
• Provide training and training materials to the plants for required safety training topics.
• Monitor the industrial hygiene testing results and follow-up, including assistance with action plans, as needed for identified plants.
• Assist plant safety committees as needed to improve the safety awareness in identified plants.
• Support implementation of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Programs at designated US facilities.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis and/or Risk Assessments and follow up on any issues generated.
• Assist in Worker Compensation claim management.
• Conduct incident investigations and corrective/preventative actions for all incidents. Assist the facility in incident tracking and trend evaluations.
• Participate in and conduct periodic inspections and lead EH&S Corporate Audits for all facilities. Follow up on all items with appropriate management.
Minimum Educational Requirements, Experience and Abilities:
• Bachelor's Degree, in a technical discipline
• Seven or more years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical or chemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local EH&S related regulations.
• Basic understanding of OSHA Process Safety Management and/or EPA Risk Management Program.
• Computer proficiency ability, Microsoft Office preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, ability to manage multiple locations and projects
• Approximate overnight travel required: 30%
Benefits
Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)