EHS Manager

Position: EHS Manager

Direct Reports:
Individual contributor

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Salary Range: $110k to $135k

Bonus: 20%

Relocation:
Yes

The EHS Manager will collaborate with the Site Manager and Corporate EHS Director to oversee and ensure that operations are compliant with applicable environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations and company policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure an environmentally safe and secure workplace that meets or exceeds all Federal, State, and Local regulations and standards.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental (EH&S) programs and policies. Act as the local Subject Matter Expert for EH&S topics.
• Conduct periodic site assessments of site EH&S programs and audits.
• Trending of EH&S performance metrics to gauge current state and provide basis for continuous improvement. Able to communicate these to upper management.
• Responsible for assuring the plant’s compliance with all State, Local, and Federal EH&S regulations including Oregon DEQ, OSHA, EPA, DOT/FRA.
• Actively engage with employees and contractors in the field. Work with contractors to ensure safety on site, including contractor qualification, pre‐job planning and training, and safe work permit issuance.
• Responsible for preparation and timely submittal of all EH&S monitoring and reporting required by environmental permits (Waste Water (NPDES), Title V, Storm Water (1200Z) etc.) and other EH&S regulations.
• Work closely with employees to provide personnel EHS training and monitor results for EH&S management issues.
• Lead incident investigations, including determination of root causes and development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Provide oversight and management of site EH&S related action items.
• Provide support on capital projects, including completion of new installations.
• Provide oversight and support for the site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) system.
• Assist in regards to HR related questions and issues such as New Hire Orientation, and Workers Compensation etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related degree required.
• 7+ years’ experience in environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene with 3+ years within a chemical or specialty chemical production environment.
• Experience in process safety management preferred.
• Air Permitting, Title V, Storm Water, SPCC, SWPCP, Hot Work Permit, LOTO, Confined Space Program, and other regulatory compliance programs; however, we will consider candidates who do not have experience in all these topics specifically.
• Detail Oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.