Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Company Description

EMCO Chemical Distributors, LLC is dedicated to providing essential ingredients and chemical services across diverse industries, with a strong focus on quality and safety. Since its establishment in 1971 in Northern Illinois, EMCO has grown to become a leading North American provider of chemicals and related products, rooted in a family-oriented culture. Guided by the commitment to sustainable practices, the company takes pride in its role as a responsible environmental steward and partner to the community.

EMCO emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and empowerment, enabling employees to deliver customized solutions for customers.  Our Line is Green  reflects their mission to protect the environment and contribute positively to society.

Role Description

EMCO Chemical Packaging is looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager at our Columbia, IL facility. This candidate will have knowledge of or training in regulatory matters applicable to the chemical industry. Good written and verbal communication skills, and PC skills. The published range of pay is negotiable based on experience. Minimum of bachelors degree required.

Job Duties, Functions, Responsibilities:

• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries to determine root cause, cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence, and identifies preventative safety measures and enforces correction actions.
• Provide guidance, support, implement and maintain safety, and health/hygiene programs to ensure compliance with regulatory (OSHA, EPA, IEPA, DOT, WIDNR, etc.) and company requirements.
• Establish timely communication of these programs to the management staff and effectively inform and train employees in respirator protection, PIV, Hazardous Communication, Fall Protection, LOTO, Confined Space, etc.
• Retain appropriate records and updates in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Perform safety observations (i.e. – Ergonomic, behavior-based safety activities, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE hazard assessments, etc.) at the direction of the EHS Director
• Implement safety compliance procedures, plans, and reports
• Develop and analyze a comprehensive understanding of the effects of hazardous conditions and unsafe acts.
• Conduct daily facility-wide activities, such as inspections, housekeeping and internal audits, etc.
• Plan and maintain records for on-going employee health screening schedules and maintain any medical records in accordance with federal HIPPA regulations.
• Maintain all OSHA required logs, records, and reports.
• Coordinate site employee EHS committee.
• Provide input in the engineering design process for equipment modifications or facility improvements to ensure compliance.
• Issue and oversee safety related permitting as necessary.
• Perform, under the guidance of EHS Director, Industrial Hygiene Studies (IH Studies) if needed.