Job Description:

• Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all EHS matters
• Oversee performance in EHS core values for operations on the site, manage the site EHS systems and lead continuous improvement in EHS
• Advise Plant Manager and Operations Safety and Environmental Manager on compliance issues
• Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law
• Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level EHS Management Systems
• Research and develop new EHS programs at the plant level
• Develop and write sampling and testing procedures
• Responsible for environmental reporting and recordkeeping
• Coordinate and manage activities of Site Central Safety Committee
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Research and create program recommendations for assigned area of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections.
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
• Manage and lead direct reports as assigned (Safety Tech, Environmental Tech, Fire Tech, EHS Specialist, EHS Tech, Safety Manager, Environmental Manager)
• Negotiate permit terms and influence rule making
• Coordinate and respond to EHS assessments at assigned locations; perform assessments as a member of a team
• Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all EHS activities
• Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS)
• Independently interact with EHS regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
• Schedule and participate in monitoring, sampling, and testing of permitted process and pollution control equipment for compliance
• Lead the investigation of site EHS incidents
• Work with Human Resources department to Assess the need for and arrange for appropriate EHS training
• Provide input to Facility Management regarding pollution control equipment operation and maintenance programs as related to permit requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Environmental, Science, Engineering or related field.
• Certificates or licenses in specialized EHS areas helpful.
• 5 plus years of experience in the EHS field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
• Working knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, preferably in an industrial setting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Strong budgeting skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software programs.