EHSS Manager

Green Plains Renewable Energy•Mount Vernon, IN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHSS Manager is responsible for maintaining environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant level. They maintain plant EHSS procedures, plans, and incident investigations. This position works under the immediate supervision of the VP of EHSS with matrixed reporting to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities also include training, compliance documentation, inspecting company facilities, and corrective action implementation to ensure compliance to stablished regulations and create a zero-harm work environment. To achieve this end, the EHSS Manager will spend a significant amount of time in the operating facility working directly with plant employees and management to promote EHSS expectations through training, coaching, and direct feedback. This position may direct one or more plant EHSS Specialists or Assistants. Proven EHSS leadership is necessary for this position.

Requirements

A personal commitment to employee safety, health and environmental compliance
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field required
5 years of experience in EHSS, preferably in management
Proven ability to organize and lead people and projects
Some travel is required, seasonally, and to support company growth and development
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, OSHA standards, air, water and waste, EAP, FRP, RMP, water use and discharge, LDAR
Professional Attributes: Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
Strong internal and external communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional organizational skills as they pertain to record-keeping and reporting
Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
Ability to lead by example
Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

Manage facility air and water permits, SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, TRI, Tier II, HazWaste, FCC, FAA, HazMat, and other Regulatory Compliance records and reports
Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for EHSS compliance
Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee
Communicate with the EHSS committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns
Implement and enforce policies and procedures to surpass those required by local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to EHSS. Support corporate initiatives, as defined
Conduct investigations for all EHSS related incidents and near misses
Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents
Maintain all regulatory records to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies
Submit required regulatory and internal reporting in a complete and timely manner
Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE
Assist production/maintenance team with improvement projects that support our objectives
Potentially lead a team of EHSS Specialists to create a strong and cohesive talent pool.