EHS Professional - Grand Prairie TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Grand Prairie, Texas Breaker Plant has an immediate opening for an Environmental, Health and Safety Team Lead. The EHS Manufacturing Plant Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operation within the plant. This role oversees OSHA and EPA compliance, maintains permits and documentation, and leads regulatory and internal audits. The EHS Lead drives safety programs across the plant by conducting risk assessments, job hazard analyses, inspections, and incident investigations while ensuring effective corrective actions. They manage key environmental programs, including hazardous waste, stormwater, chemical approvals/management, and support company sustainability initiatives. The position also delivers and coordinates EHS training for employees and contractors, fosters an EHS culture of excellence, and engages teams through communication and coaching. Additionally, the EHS Lead maintains dashboards, tracks KPIs, analyzes trends, and partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to support equipment safety, ergonomics, process design, and management of change. Overall, this position ensures the plant operates safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
5 to 7 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficient in the use of data management and analysis software tools
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, state regulatory standards, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, NFPA, EPA and local regulations and reporting
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Proficient computer skills including Outlook and MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to influence and gain buy-in from employees and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certifications preferred.
Desirable CSP / OSHA certification.
Excellent communication and leadership skills across all levels.
Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

Monitor operations to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead response, investigation, and root cause analysis of incidents, near misses, or environmental releases occurring during shift; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and task-specific training for supervisors and frontline to promote safe work practices.
Perform regular audits, safety walks, and environmental checks to proactively identify hazards and drive improvements.
Maintain detailed EHS documentation and submit reports, metrics, and updates to site leadership and corporate EHS teams.
Champion programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Emergency Preparedness, PPE compliance, and Waste Management.
Partner with operations leadership to identify and implement safety and environmental improvements, leveraging data and trends from shift operations.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities.