Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Manager - Brownsville, TX

SMS Shipbreaking are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our dynamic finance team in our Brownsville, TX location. Under the direction of the Senior EHS Manager, this position will lead and manage all Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Risk Functions within the SMS Shipbreaking facility. This role will be a catalyst to evolve change by implementing initiatives that will enhance the company’s EHS performance.

SMS Shipbreaking is proud to be one of only three licensed & approved dismantle rs and recyclers in the United States. The process of ship breaking and ship recycling is a complex process that requires precision and technical prowess.

• Lead and coordinate the continuous improvement of the region’s environmental, safety, and health performance, including collaborating and providing leadership to establish, develop and maintain the company’s programs/policies in line with corporate core values, in which safety is the number one value over all other priorities.
• Identify and anticipate EHS concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering opinions on new equipment and procedures; investigating incidents and violations, recommending preventive programs.
• Guide and promote safe work performance by developing safety systems, policies, and procedures, developing safety campaigns, communications, and recognition/awards programs.
• Provide support in the development of training content, and development of sites training calendar ensuring regulatory compliance and based upon greatest risk areas. Periodically provide training as needed in support of the EHS Training Matrix.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS standards for federal, state and local safety regulations by studying and interpreting standards, enforcing adherence to regulations and advising management on needed actions.
• Develop and implement necessary processes and procedures ensuring compliance with SMS EHS policies. Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, observations, audits, walkthroughs, reporting statistics, counseling managers and employees.
• Serve as the primary EHS subject matter expert and coach site leadership in developing and promoting a positive EHS culture.
• Coordinate and lead EHS matters and communications, including communications with governmental agencies, and related reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including Environmental, Safety and Health guidelines and best practices, mitigating risks associated with contractors and vendors through the pre-job checklist, training, and oversight of work being conducted.
• Comply with cost savings initiatives, identify, and recognize ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue, including treating any company expenses the same as you would if it was your own money.
• Work with site leadership to maintain an appropriate level of necessary PPE conforming to PPE assessments and any specific requirements of the host mill and SMS. Audit, track, order, and maintain primary responsibility for PPE levels through BMP and digital portal Coupa for ordering/receiving.
• Document, update, and maintain site(s) EHS incident management platform for all property damage, near miss, unsafe act/condition, observations, corrective actions, and compliance calendar.
• Immediately be able to participate in investigating injuries, property damage, and near misses. Assist site leadership in identifying incident root causes and assist in putting in place appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead case management efforts to keep minor injuries/illnesses from turning into OSHA recordables unnecessarily, without compromising appropriate care.
• Lead in the communication of safety performance metrics and key incident learnings using SMS standardized processes and templates.
• Support site leadership in medical emergencies and be able to certify for first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Work with site leadership to ensure employees are “Fit for Duty” prior to initiating work activities and upon return to work following an injury or prolonged absence. Assist in coordinating all WC…