Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Mgr

Alto Ingredients, Inc • Boardman, OR

4d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO) is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients. Leveraging the unique qualities of its facilities, the company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and commercial products in the Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. Our Pekin campus produces products destined for Health, Home& Beauty; Food and Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. All personnel are responsible for the safety of these products, which includes participation in training, following cGMP and feed/food safety requirements in the facility, and following procedures per instruction of management. The purpose of this role is to manage the fundamental regulatory programs that serve as the backbone of Alto Ingredients, Inc. environmental, health, safety, and security compliance systems. This is accomplished by utilizing a teamwork approach incorporating strong values of integrity, respect, trust, and excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of EHS&S experience
• A 4-year college degree in a science-related field or equivalent combination of training and/or experience
• Hazardous chemical industry or fuel ethanol or alcohol beverage manufacturing experience required
• Understand basic chemistry and process involved in hazardous chemical/flammable materials production, water/wastewater analysis, as well as hazards related to grain handling and processing
• Extensive understanding and interpretation of appropriate federal requirements, as contained in 40 CFR, 29 CFR, 6 CFR and related state-specific legislation and regulations
• Proficient in technical writing to include communications to regulatory agencies, policy and procedure updates
• Ability to utilize qualitative and quantitative methods to determine issues of significance and steps to take to judge the effectiveness of improvements, programs and processes
• Computer skills related to normal business use, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and additional skills in data management
• Human resources: including giving and receiving feedback, proper interpersonal communications, writing objective progress reports and other related human element skills
• Criminal background check and drug screen required

Nice To Haves

• Management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage Air Permits
• Manage Leak Detection and Repair
• Manage Emission & Toxic Release Inventories
• Manage Green House Gas
• Manage Toxic Substance Control Chemical Data
• Manage Storm Water Management
• Manage Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan
• Manage Hazardous Materials Management Plan
• Manage Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Manage Wastewater Discharge
• Manage Site specific written Safety Program
• Manage Process Safety/Risk Management Plan
• Manage Emergency Action Plan
• Manage General Security Plan
• Manage Permits: Safe Work/JHA, Hot Work, Confined Space, Red Tag, Energized Electrical Work, Line Opening
• Facilitate employee lead safety committee
• Participate in the local LEPC and Safety Coalition meetings
• Administer safety shoe and safety eyeglass reimbursement program
• Manage PPE supply and distribution
• Manage PPE Hazard Analysis
• Maintain and calibrate gas monitors
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
• Conduct Annual hearing and respirator testing
• Manage Safety Data Sheets according to site inventory in the EHS management software
• Participate in new chemical approval processes
• Manage third party vendor for fire extinguisher inspection & maintenance
• Reviews & maintains department inspections on eyewash/safety shower stations
• Conduct Daily audits of safety permits and processes, resolve deficiencies
• Lead and/or audit departmental toolbox topics and assist managers with improvements
• Maintain FCC licenses and plant radios including batteries, microphones, base stations, repeaters, or schedule repairs through vendors
• Conducts contractor safety training and annual renewals
• Conduct routine In-plant contractor/driver safety audits
• Maintains all contractor/driver training records, OSHA 300A logs and PSM agreements
• Conducts all new hire safety training and issues safety equipment for position
• Enter work orders for the repair of environmental or safety equipment
• Manage EHSS activities during routine plant outages
• Conduct Dust Hazard Analysis
• Support quality programs such as FSMA
• Daily in-plant environmental, safety, security monitoring and support (boots on the ground)
• Act as a liaison with state, federal and local agencies on regulatory issues
• Prepare and submit reports, notifications, applications required by regulatory agencies
• Implement any new regulatory programs
• Participate in the company-wide EHS&S team monthly calls and in-person meetings
• Develop and provide in-person and online training to others
• Ensure that all programs, policies and procedures are understood and properly followed
• Ensure that all who need to be informed (including the Site Manager, Plant Manager and VP of EHS, Quality & Sustainability) are notified in a timely manner of any event of non-compliance
• Play an active role in day-to-day communication with facility staff on regulatory matters
• Maintain and improve metrics tracking systems in coordination with the Director of Quality
• Maintain all digital and paper files in an organized and efficient manner
• Lead investigations to determine contributing factors and rootcause(s), and recommend corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence
• Adhere to internal corporate procedures and policies
• Participates in Insurance carrier and safety site specific audits. Tracks and helps drive closure to findings
• Provide onsite support of outages at other locations and EHS programs at Alto Magic Valley in Burley, ID, as needed
• Conduct audits or inspections at other locations or as part of a corporate initiative
• Assist with projects in areas of expertise at other locations or at a corporate level
• Train other EHS&S professionals in areas of expertise
• Assist with development and implementation of new systems or programs companywide

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for annual cash incentive
• Stock-based incentive
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with a company dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%
• Stipend for fitness center expenses
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Service awards for career longevity
• 8 hours of paid leave for employees who volunteer their time and talents in their community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager