Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Ameron Pole Products•Belen, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager for its plant operation in Belen, New Mexico. The manager will oversee environmental, health, and safety risks associated with company operations, strengthen the facility’s safety culture toward a zero-injury workplace, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, county, local, company, and governmental regulations. The role leads and influences EHS contributors and team members who develop, implement, and monitor programs, processes, and policies. It provides site employees with EHS advice, technical expertise, support, and training; manages audits, incident investigations, crisis management, contractor safety, environmental permits, and environmental programs; and mentors staff in EHS management and compliance. This is a full-time position. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production, and non-production areas. The position may require coverage beyond regular hours, across shifts, and on weekends or holidays. The employee must be able to tolerate high and low temperatures and the loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in an EHS leadership role in manufacturing.
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team facilitation skills.
Strong influencing skills across the organization and with employees at all levels.
Courage to take on and advocate for contrary points of view at all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Familiarity with environmental and safety management systems, such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18000, or VPP.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Nice To Haves

Safety-related certifications such as ASP or CSP, or eligibility to obtain them.

Responsibilities

Lead and influence individual contributors and EHS team members responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes, and policies.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve plantwide EHS programs consistent with the organization’s management system and governance.
Cultivate, promote, and continuously improve a safety-first culture among site employees.
Provide EHS advice, support, technical expertise, and training to site employees and departments.
Perform EHS internal audits and manage implementation of audit recommendations from corporate or outside sources.
Oversee investigations of EHS incidents, accidents, and near-misses, including root-cause analysis; recommend corrective and preventive actions and ensure they are implemented.
Lead crisis management programs, including their structure, teams, responsiveness, and communication.
Work with contractors to ensure they have a robust safety program and are trained in unique site requirements.
Maintain compliance with environmental permits, including completing reports on time.
Implement environmental programs aligned with the organization’s management system.
Provide environmental regulatory and technical expertise on air quality and emissions, wastewater, stormwater, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Mentor staff in EHS management and compliance program development and implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.