Environmental, Health Safety Manager

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Full Time Management Darrow, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition

NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

POSITION PURPOSE

NEXPERA's site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and sustaining site-level EHS programs to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as the primary environmental authority for the site, and acts as a liaison with local regulatory agencies. The Site EHS Manager partners closely with site leadership to drive continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and a strong safety culture while supporting operational excellence.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with particular focus on state-specific environmental regulations
• Lead site environmental programs covering air, water, and waste (multi-media) compliance, including:
  • Title V / air permitting, emissions tracking, and reporting
  • LPDES/NPDES permitting, DMRs and other water programs
  • RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, solid waste permitting, reporting and recordkeeping
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities.
• Manage all environmental permits, renewals, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Plan for and support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions; lead responses to findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify environmental and safety risks, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes
• Ensure accurate EHS recordkeeping and documentation, including OSHA logs, environmental reports, and internal metrics.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evaluations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, including leading indicators.
• Partner with HR and Operations on workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee health initiatives.
• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support.
• Stay current on changes to local and federal EHS regulations and proactively implement compliance strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated experience with state-specific environmental regulations, including permitting and compliance.
  • Strong multi-media environmental experience (air, water, and waste).
  • Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial…