EHS Manager - Morgantown

Job Description

Job Description

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager - North America Melt Operations

Location: Morgantown, PA 19543 (With regional oversight of additional NA Melt locations)
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Pay Range: $111,500 - $160,000 / year + 2.5% Quarterly Cash Bonus
Reports To: General Manager
Supervisory Responsibility: HSE Engineers

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic NA Melt HSE Manager to serve as the regional leader for all North American Melt locations (including Morgantown, Henderson, and AlloyWorks). In this role, you will lead all environmental, health, and safety initiatives, manage regional EHS personnel, and ensure that site goals align seamlessly with corporate strategies.
Note: Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status is required in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.) across all regional Melt locations.
• Research evolving environmental regulations and policies, instituting necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Oversee applications for and the maintenance of all required environmental and operational permits.
• Lead and maintain an integrated management system in alignment with Corporate EHSS guidelines.
• Supervise specialized compliance programs, including radiation safety, film badge-monitoring, and Hazardous Materials Regulations for shipping support.

Safety, Training & Incident Management

• Conduct and coordinate major accident investigations, analyze safety statistics, and issue corrective actions.
• Oversee the incident reporting software system, tracking the status of corrective actions and issuing progress reports.
• Manage all injury situations from the immediate incident through the return-to-work process, including the coordination of the workers' compensation program.
• Oversee localized Safety Committees and Safety Review Boards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and conduct in-house HSE training classes, including new employee orientation.
• Manage the Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, and Management of Change (MOC) programs.

Field Oversight & Strategy

• Develop short-term and long-range planning initiatives and action plans to achieve corporate HSE goals.
• Frequently visit job sites to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials; report findings and implement swift corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Senior Staff on Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Management: Includes staff in planning and decision-making; provides regular performance feedback and develops subordinates' skills.
• Analytical & Decision Making: Able to analyze complex, diverse data to design efficient workflows, solve problems, and make effective decisions amidst uncertainty.
• Accountability & Dependability: Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; commits to the hours necessary to reach goals and deliver results.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Consciousness: Constantly seeks to improve business operations while working efficiently within approved budgets to conserve organizational resources.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: * Minimum of 10 years of related EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 6 years of direct management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge: Extensive working knowledge of OSHA & EPA requirements and the potential hazards inherent to heavy manufacturing/melt environments.
• Skills: Strong computer proficiency (databases, word processing, spreadsheets), excellent written/verbal communication skills, and strong organizational capabilities.

Work Schedule & Travel Flexibility

• Willingness to work in a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and/or back-shift hours as required.
• Ability to travel to other regional manufacturing facilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Environment: The role splits time between an industrial office setting and a manufacturing mill environment. While in the plant, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, outdoor weather, fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock or radiation. Noise levels are typically moderate but can be loud within production areas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) upon hire. Completion of a background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, in accordance with local laws and client requirements.