EHS Manager-North America

Job Purpose

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and implementing environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs for Interacid North America (ITNA) facilities in operation, and expansion and construction projects as the business grows. This role requires expertise in process safety, regulatory permitting, and EHS oversight, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Location:

Candidates may be expected to work in-office 2-3 days per week.

• Develop and execute EHS strategies aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership to ensure a proactive safety culture across construction and operational teams.
• Serve as the primary EHS contact for capital expansion projects.
• This role may have 1 or more reports at various sites.

• Manage all environmental permitting activities for ongoing operations and expansion projects, including but not limited to:
  • Air permits (e.g., Title V, PSD) or notice of exemption
  • Water permits (NPDES, stormwater, SWPPP, Ground Water)
  • Waste management permits (RCRA)
  • SPCC
  • HMBP
  • New regs by state
• Coordinate permit applications, modifications, and renewals with regulatory agencies.
• Interpret environmental regulations and ensure project designs meet compliance requirements.
• Act as liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Jurisdictions include Florida, Texas, Nevada, and California.
• Project growth is expected in Arizona and California.
• Potential for additional growth.

• ITNA does not currently fall under OSHA PSM. Should that change as part of future growth, this role would be required to lead that transition.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM (29 CFR ) for hazardous chemicals.
• Participate in or lead:
  • Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Integrate process safety considerations into capital project design and execution.

• Identify and evaluate environmental and safety risks associated with construction and operations.
• Implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the HSI system. HSI is the software program that ITNA uses to manage SDS, routine safety training, incident reporting, and RCFA.
• Maintain the ITNA EHS Manual and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Ensure all personnel are trained in site-specific hazards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate EHS expectations to project teams and leadership.

• Maintain compliance records, permits, and inspection reports.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI where applicable).
• Track EHS KPIs and provide regular updates to leadership.

• Zero Leak Plan compliance. All leaks are investigated using RCFA with results reported to shareholder company, corrective actions completed and documented.
• Zero lost-time incidents and strong safety performance during construction and routine operations.
• Timely acquisition of permits with no regulatory violations
• Successful integration of EHS into project lifecycle
• Compliance audit results and reduced incident rates
• Roadmap for the maturity of the ITNA EHS program.

• Supervise 1-2 direct reports who may have dotted line reporting to Terminal Managers.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks and permitting processes
• Risk assessment and problem-solving expertise
• Effective communication with regulatory agencies and senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of EHS experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or hazardous materials environment.
• Demonstrated experience with…