EH&S Manager

Cantor Fitzgerald•Freeport, TX

About The Position

The EHS Manager will work under the general direction of the NAA EHS Lead to provide safety management expertise for project work and will help ensure compliance with Dow Global and Local EHS Standards / procedures and federal, state, and local laws / regulations. The EHS Manager will also anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices; review and approve project safety plans and project health and safety plans. Desired Characteristics Strong leadership qualities for effective management of employees across multiple sites to maintain or enhance the culture. Demonstrates robust organization skills and exhibits exceptional attention to detail in documentation, verbal and written communication, and reporting. Write and modify EHS Procedures in accordance with Dow Global EHS standards and local requirements. Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with a quick ability to grasp new systems. Possesses a thorough understanding of the change management process. Demonstrates efficient and effective time management skills with the ability to meet or exceed tight deadlines. Adept multitasking and problem-solving skills. Functions effectively within an empowered team environment. The minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health , engineering or similar with at least five (5) years of multi-site building construction safety experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles is required.
Demonstrated experience implementing EHS systems and principles.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead through influence and networking.
Ability to work in a matrix environment, creating partnerships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to impact and affect change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.
Strong business acumen and excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a strong sense of urgency.
Proven strategic planning, leadership, and project management capabilities.
Proven ability to identify trends and implement best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results.
Insightful understanding of behavior-based safety; grasps concepts and implications of emerging trends.
Superior knowledge of and experience with the OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NFPA regulatory requirements.
Advance knowledge and understanding of current construction and general industry safety regulations and the ability to analyze and interpret this data for the safety of employees, and job sites.
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills with the ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and good driving history and satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with change management preferred.
Committed to customer focus and stakeholders.
Ability to manage personnel through strong leadership skills and to motivate/coach personnel to accomplish strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight in the implementation and compliance with Dow Global EHS Standards and local procedures.
Coach and mentor project managers, construction managers, and project contractors on the day-to-day management and develop their EHS skill set.
Demonstrated ability to identify potential hazards and lead implementation of corrective actions.
Monitor leading indicators and identify emerging trends.
Optimize processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
Assist with resolving issues that he/she may encounter.
Respond to incidents within the assigned area to the level necessary.
Conduct on-site inspections at responsible locations.
Lead, facilitate, and assist with the root cause investigation, corrective action development, and follow-up process.
Ensure all routine and non-routine compliance tasks are completed by the required due date.
Advise management of any non-compliance discoveries.
Lead safety meetings for all corporate facilities.
Regularly communicate with project and construction managers on EHS performance.
Prepare reports for management as requested or needed.
Additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by leader.
Ability to travel locally 20% of the time.