EHS Manager

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Health, Safety and Security manager to join their team out of Lemont, IL! This individual will be responsible for directing and managing the EHS department, ensuring compliance with the general monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements required by federal, state, local and internal environmental HSE rules and regulations. This is a full‑time, long term opportunity offering a competitive salary, benefits (medical, vision, dental) 401K, life insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more! The EHS&S Manager is responsible for directing and managing the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Department. This position must ensure compliance with the general monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements required by federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and security rules and regulations, as well as internal requirements. This role shall be performed in a way that promotes operational excellence with respect to EHS&S compliance and culture. Responsibilities 1. Manage and coordinate compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and security regulations for local, state, and federal agencies. Tasks may include, but are not limited to compliance monitoring/sampling, recordkeeping, reporting, field inspections, and the development of other submissions to agencies. 2. Develop, implement, maintain and enforce EHS&S regulatory and company policies and procedures. 3. Maintain an understanding and knowledge of current federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies (EPA, NFPA, ASTM, API, PHMSA, DOT, USCG, USACE, etc.). 4. Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional EHS&S knowledge, skill and abilities. 5. Assist in incident management, including performing root cause analyses, developing and tracking corrective actions, and implementing preventative measures to eliminate accidents. 6. Perform and execute training related to environmental, health/safety, security and compliance training. 7. Review and recommend modifications and changes in equipment or procedures to achieve environmental or health/safety goals. 8. Must understand and help enhance the safety of our facilities, employees, customers and the public. 9. Support the operations and engineering functions of the business as warranted/assigned. 10. Liaise with regulatory agencies, local governmental authorities, and local community organizations. 11. Leverage Intelex and other electronic EHS&S management systems to ensure robust regulatory compliance. 12. Directly accountable for overall EHS&S regulatory compliance. Requirements and Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or other related science field. Demonstrated expertise in air quality, water management, and waste regulations at both state and federal (EPA) levels. Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard security regulations related to marine terminal operations. Valid Driver’s License TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) or ability to obtain. Proper certifications for DOT, or Hazwoper, Class K, as deemed necessary. Skills and Abilities Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language. Ability to communicate with customers and terminal personnel. Ability to make decisions in a variable environment Ability to communicate with all other departments Ability to manage and delegate efficiently Excellent communication skills Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Hours of Work This position requires the ability to always respond and be available for contact. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 7:00-3:30 PM This position requires overtime and occasional weekend work as job duties demand. Occasional travel may be necessary up to 25%, sometimes with little or no advance notice. Physical and Environmental Demand Physical and Environmental Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment. This job requires the ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting up to 25 pounds. Employee must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights. Must be able to pass a physical ability test, and drug test. This position is subject to random drug screening. The ability to see (20/20) and hear either naturally or through the use of corrective lenses or hearing aids. The ability to wear a respirator as certified through a medical evaluation by a licensed physician. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. 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