Purpose: The EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) Director works with Plant Management and EHS personnel to plan, direct, and implement environmental, health and safety programs to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment. Responsible for the compliance oversight in alignment with all environmental and safety regulatory agencies. This position responds to hazards and emergency situations when they arise and leads appropriate investigations and corrective actions.

Knowledge:

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution preferable in Safety, Engineering or closely related technical field.
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in industrial safety and OSHA or EPA regulations.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) highly preferred.
Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and have computer skills necessary to manage cloud based EHS reporting and Learning Management Program.

Skills:

Adaptability : Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Analysis (Problem Identification): Securing relevant information and identifying key issues and relationships from a base of information; relating and comparing data from different sources; identifying cause-effect relationships.
Collaboration: Working effectively with others in the organization outside the line of formal authority (such as peers in other departments or other managers) to accomplish job tasks and to identify and resolve problems.
Initiative: Asserting one’s influence over events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Judgment (Problem Solution): Committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
Planning and Organizing: Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
Safety Awareness: Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
Technical/Professional Knowledge: Achieving a satisfactory level of technical and professions skills/knowledge in job-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise.

Abilities:

Technical:

Strong knowledge of EHS topics and ability to advance skill level
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with organization and control.
Able to consolidate information, evaluate outcomes, and provide solutions to problems related to environmental, health and safety.

Mental:

Safety focused and detail oriented with ability to train others
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication
Proactive problem solver, able to recognize improvement opportunities

Physical:

Exposure to noise, odors, and ability to medically qualify for respirator usage.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Typical Duties – for example only – duties may change over time dependent on specific projects and/or customers.

Plans and implements procedures, programs, and files regulatory reports in compliance with the local, state, and federal agencies. Act as primary point of contact.
Develop, coordinate, and implement appropriate EHS programs and required training programs including plant personnel, new hires and temporary workers.
Facilitate and coordinate local Safety Team activities and participate in the North American Safety Committee.
Evaluate working conditions across the site(s) to identify and mitigate potential hazards, risks and unsafe conditions'
, maintain and train on emergency response plans. Assure plan is evaluated for effectiveness at least annually and changes made as required.
Ensure all regulatory standards relating to chemical inventory, labeling, and safety data sheets are met and kept up to date.
Assure EHS record keeping provides timely reporting to both internal organization and external agencies. Conduct data analysis to determine patterns of unsafe practices and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
Use appropriate communications and escalations to inform upper management of all EHS related events including, but not limited to injuries, illnesses, emergency incidents, including updates until root cause, corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented.
Conduct workplace inspections and audits. Identify and correct safety hazards to assure compliance to policies and regulations. Lead incident/accident investigation; identify and implement appropriate corrective action. Participate in the development of projects and prevention initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

Manage Contractor Safety Program and coordinate with staffing agencies for safety related issues.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Communication Skills

Intermediate

Teamwork

Advanced

Strong Work Values

Advanced

Leadership/Management

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and have computer skills necessary to manage cloud based EHS reporting and Learning Management Program.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) highly preferred.

10 years: Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in industrial safety and OSHA or EPA regulations.

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