Environmental Health & Safety Manager
About The Position
Ucore is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to help lead implementation of corporate initiatives at its developing Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, with frequent travel to its Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston, Ontario. The company is commercializing its RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology and is developing its first commercial rare earth processing and rare earth oxide production facility. Regular travel within the United States and Canada is required. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager will develop, implement, and enforce programs that protect employees, the community, and the environment from chemical hazards. The role requires specialized knowledge of chemical handling, regulatory compliance, risk management, and emergency response. The manager will also support equipment installations, facility startup, and commissioning of manufacturing and facilities equipment while advancing organizational policies, goals, and objectives. This person will serve as the plant Radiological Safety Officer and lead the plant emergency response team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- At least five years of leadership experience in the chemical processing industry.
- At least five years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or processes involving strong acids and bases.
- Advanced understanding of hazardous chemicals, environmental legislation, and safety management systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills for coaching staff, interacting with regulatory officials, and reporting to management.
- Ability to analyze safety data, recognize trends, and conduct risk assessments.
- Familiarity with safety equipment, monitoring devices, and engineering controls.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of local, Louisiana, and federal laws and regulations.
- Experience as a Plant Radiological Safety Officer.
- Demonstrated experience implementing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
- Ability to travel regularly within the United States and Canada, including frequent travel to Kingston, Ontario.
- Ability to respond to emergency callouts outside normal working hours.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally; walk and stand for extended periods; climb stairs and platforms; access elevated or restricted areas; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed.
- Ability to visually inspect equipment, systems, drawings, gauges, and work areas, and to hear alarms, equipment sounds, and communications in a noisy environment.
- Ability to work safely around machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and temperature extremes, and to wear required PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience launching new facilities.
- Experience with the chemistry of solvent extraction and rare earth element processing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
- Develop processes for and monitor the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.
- Develop and conduct workplace audits and site inspections to identify, mitigate, and control risks involving chemical processing, machinery, and equipment.
- Lead investigations of accidents, spills, releases, and near-misses; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Develop industrial hygiene standards and monitor chemical exposures through activities such as air quality testing, noise surveys, and ventilation assessments.
- Develop and deliver employee training on safety policies, best practices, PPE use, and emergency procedures.
- Lead the plant emergency response team and maintain emergency response plans.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, training and development sessions, incident reports, and safety data sheets.
- Function as the plant Radiological Safety Officer.
- Support equipment installations, facility startup, and commissioning of manufacturing and facilities equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
