DirectHire EHS Supervisor Direct opportunity Rate: $70-80K Cincinnati, OH
Requirements
BS degree in environmental sciences or related science with 3-5 years of experience in environmental management, preferably in an industrial environment.
Experience with RCRA Hazardous Waste Management.
Experience with industrial wastewater treatment using metal hydroxide precipitation preferred.
DOT hazardous materials certification preferred.
Competent in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email is essential.
Some background in working with environmental, health and safety databases is desired.
Experience in supporting and training hazardous materials teams is desired but not required.
Strong math and problem-solving ability.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply statistical and mathematical equations to assess the magnitude of environmental factors and stresses arising in or from the workplace.
Nice To Haves
Experience with industrial wastewater treatment using metal hydroxide precipitation
DOT hazardous materials certification
Some background in working with environmental, health and safety databases
Experience in supporting and training hazardous materials teams
Responsibilities
Oversee the site’s environmental programs and processes including the site’s wastewater treatment system; ensures all procedures are followed and water discharge remains in compliance.
Collaborate with others including the local and corporate EHS and the local leadership teams, to develop and implement a strategic EHS vision, long-term EHS initiatives, and long- and short-term targets.
Monitor and measure environmental and sustainability performance for the company using established metrics and KPIs (leading/lagging) to enhance EHS performance; proactively identify and implement corrective actions for off-track metrics.
Collaborate with others including the local EHS and cross-functional leadership teams, to integrate EHS considerations into business processes, decision-making, and long-term planning.
Actively participate in Gemba, MDI, and other business activities.
Develop and conduct EHS training for employees, and contractors; maintain records of attendance and training program content.
Perform risk assessments and data trend analyses; prioritize and complete risk reduction activities.
Monitor environmental controls and targets, ensure the business compliance with corporate requirements and local and federal regulations and standards.
Conduct management of change reviews for program, process, a chemical changes.
Perform audits and inspections regularly of the workplace, ensuring compliance to regulatory standards, and company and local policies. Track corrective action and preventive action findings to closure.
Steer the review of new or modified processes, procedures, equipment, facilities and chemical or physical agents; identify and control potential hazards to employees, the community and/or the potential hazards to employees, the community and/or the environment. Assist in the development of recommendations necessary to reduce risk to acceptable levels.
Maintain environmental record logs. Compile and submit sitewide EHS metrics monthly. Prepare regulatory required reports (Tier II, Form R, Title V, SPCC, etc.) and review with leadership.
Coordinate waste profiling and schedule timely transport of waste to offsite disposal facilities.
Lead and/or support projects to achieve the site’s environmental and sustainability targets.
Support the EHS and Facilities team, as needed, in various aspects of health, safety and security.
Maintain and communicate policies and procedures to be followed by company associates in complying with environmental and occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
Assist in the coordination of plant emergency response planning, coordination, training, spill response, and drills.
Conduct EH&S audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
Lead formal investigations for environmental and safety incidents.
Maintain appropriate files and environmental records for regulatory compliance.
Assist and/or lead, as necessary, environmental regulatory audits.
Identify and implement process improvements that can result in cost savings.
Be the site’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
Manage the site’s Industrial Hygiene plan.
Direct supervision of the wastewater treatment technician(s) including day–to-day support, attendance management, routine development dialogues and both formal and informal performance reviews.
Drive employee engagement activities by inspiring and influencing positive behaviors and leading indicators.