Repcon, Inc. Corporate EHS Manager

Repcon•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Corporate EHS Manager supports the Vice President of EHS and Operations Staff in developing, implementing, maintaining, and controlling the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Department, with the goal of promoting a safe and accident-free work environment. The position provides technical EHS support throughout the project life cycle, contributes to company safety objectives, and measures and reports results. It develops and administers safety policies, procedures, and programs, and supports field implementation of the Safety and Health Management System through audits, assessments, and communication with field safety staff and project leadership. The manager develops site-specific EHS plans and programs based on project scope and Prevention Through Design concepts, aligned with ANSI Z-10 and applicable client and regulatory requirements. The role represents the company on safety and environmental matters with clients and regulators, supports incident investigations and legal preparation as needed, and contributes expertise and materials to safety, health, and environmental training. The role also recruits and oversees project safety staff, supports operations and project teams, manages audits and corrective actions, monitors EHS performance and regulatory developments, and maintains relevant safety records and documentation. Travel both domestically and internationally is required, anticipated at 20–40%.

Requirements

Three to five years of practical field experience in occupational safety and/or environmental management associated with the refining or petrochemical industry; alternatively, a combination of related education and applicable safety management experience in that sector may be considered.
Ability to obtain a professional credential within two years. The credential must be from an organization accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).
Knowledge of safety-related best practices, OSHA regulations, policies, procedures, and training applications.
Demonstrated ability to manage subordinates and apply progressive safety administration protocols.
Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook to coordinate job activities and safety programs.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; anticipated travel is 20–40%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline preferred.
Professional credentials such as CSP, CIH, ASP, OHST, CHST, or CHMM preferred.
Experience with industrial turnarounds and turnaround operations.
Experience with industrial fabrication shops.

Responsibilities

Support operations line management in establishing and maintaining an incident-free environment.
Recruit and interview project safety candidates; assign, direct, and evaluate safety staff work; and develop a competent safety staff capable of providing on-site coverage across project sites.
Develop, review, and administer safety policies and procedures consistent with Prevention Through Design, ANSI Z-10, the company’s Safety and Health Management System, and applicable client and regulatory requirements.
Develop and review hazard and risk control requirements and conduct technical risk analyses, including PHA, FTA, ETA, FMEA, CCFA, LOPA, and Bow-Tie analyses, as needed.
Provide technical reviews of work scope and risk assignments during project pre-award and planning phases.
Inspect and audit for policy and procedure gaps, determine corrective actions, and follow up to confirm that actions have been implemented and are effective.
Monitor and audit field-level safety activities across multiple sites; review and contribute to EHS procedures and work practices; and provide peer assistance to EHS group functions as needed.
Develop, maintain, and track corrective actions through closure; develop, monitor, and report EHS performance metrics; conduct trend analyses; and present urgent matters to senior leadership as required.
Monitor regulatory issues and proposed rule changes affecting the business, and provide input during standards review and development and public comment periods.
Participate in the development and delivery of safety training; formulate training policies, programs, and schedules; and conduct training for management, supervisors, and field craft.
Assist with incident investigations, corrective action development, and case management; provide OSHA recordkeeping support; and conduct formal root-cause analyses and prepare or review incident investigation reports.
Prepare industrial accident and health hazard analyses; oversee incident reports and root-cause analyses; and maintain documentation and evidence for company or outside agency use.
Maintain safety files, records, and official OSHA recordkeeping documents.
Provide functional safety and environmental support and assurance to project sites; participate in medical case management and industrial hygiene monitoring as needed.
Review subcontractor prequalification forms (PQFs), provide input on client PQFs, and support maintenance of ISN, PEC, and other third-party entity information.
Support operations with client prequalification forms and review client safety procedures and protocols before project execution.
Provide company safety policies and procedures to clients as appropriate and communicate site-specific safety matters to management and field execution teams.
Keep abreast of new safety technologies, methods, and regulations; maintain professional certifications through relevant trade shows and conferences.
Perform other project duties and functions as required or assigned by the Director.