Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Overview

Compensation: approx. $140k annually based on experience plus IC bonus

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager for the Lucerne Valley operations, under general supervision, is responsible for: (1) promoting the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment; (2) administering all environmental permitting and related documentation; (3) serving as liaison with multiple governmental agencies and environmental representatives; (4) coordinating and maintaining all regulatory permits and applications; (5) making recommendations for environmental quality improvement and proposing methods to improve environmental equipment efficiency;

(6) maintain the overall responsibility for the training and assessing system for the operation, (7) overseeing all safety department areas of responsibility; and performing other duties as assigned.

This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

• Ensure all safety training programs for plant personnel are conducted are effective and in compliance with regulatory agency (MSHA – Part 46 training plan) and MTI requirements and improvements.
• Keep abreast of proposed changes to existing laws regarding their possible effects on the plant and mines and take action with plant management to address these items on a proactive basis, as needed.
• Obtains and maintains necessary regulatory permits, licenses and approvals to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and responsible management of resources.
• Manages consultants and other professional representatives to complete studies, reports and analyses of EH&S related activities for use by Company personnel and outside agencies.
• Participates in Regulator forums and workshops as a representative of the company.
• Consults with all departments for EH&S compliance on design and equipment proposed in capital projects.
• Work with local government officials to maintain a favorable corporate neighbor image.
• (Oversees and ensures that all aspects of plant Workers' compensation claims are addressed in a timely manner and all compliance requirements are followed.) Represents SMI at related legal proceedings as required. Ensure coordination of restricted duty assignments for both work and non-work related disability cases.
• Inspects and tours the facility and mines to detect existing or potential EH&S non-compliance or other hazards and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Accompany third party representatives (e.g. MSHA, Workers' Compensation, D.O.L., etc.) on plant inspections; ensure corrective action on any items of improvement brought to the Company’s attention.
• Oversee plant safety inspection programs identifying potential safety hazards and ensure timely correction of all items noted.
• Coordinate and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Tap-Root, ICAM investigations) for injuries, near miss incidents and property damage incidents.
• Compiles and submits compliance and monitoring reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Develop safety-related policies and procedures that are aligned to MTI philosophy and legally compliant.
• Ensure contractor safety program (including periodic inspections and correction of violations) meets all regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure Hearing Conservation Program including noise surveys, annual audiometric testing, and annual training is administered as required.
• Administer effective safety orientation programs.
• Conduct safety analyses on job functions and work with site management and employees to reduce risk.
• Conduct thorough investigation of any environmental issues that arise.
• Oversee plant environmental inspection programs to proactively ensure compliance by addressing any issues.
• Provide effective environmental awareness training for plant personnel on an annual basis.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to conduct site audits and assist in negotiation of permit requirements.
• Utilize current engineering literature and periodicals in conjunction with knowledge of production, equipment, methods and procedures to formulate solutions to problems.
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