Manager, EHS Midstream & Asphalt

HF Sinclair•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sincalir is looking for a Manager, EHS Midstream & Asphalt who manages all aspects of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) function for Midstream & Asphalt. This role involves leading and championing a strong EHS culture, serving as a trusted advisor to operations leadership on EHS risk, regulatory obligations, and best practices. The manager will coach, mentor, and influence employees on safe work behaviors, establish consistent EHS expectations, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining awareness of regulatory changes, coordinating inspections and audits, identifying and mitigating EHS risks associated with various operations (asphalt production, terminal operations, pipeline operations, hot work, etc.), leading hazard assessments, developing safety standards, supporting incident investigations, tracking performance metrics, and developing/implementing training programs. The role also involves conducting EHS audits, overseeing contractor EHS, and providing EHS support for capital projects. The manager directs the activities of EHS specialists, oversees incident investigations, ensures regulatory compliance, and makes recommendations for investments in equipment and practices that promote safety and environmental compliance. They also plan for the future of health and safety efforts, coordinate with third-party service providers, and represent the business functions at EHS meetings.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive EHS experience in midstream, refining, asphalt, construction, or industrial operations.
Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) and risk management planning (RMP).
Experience supporting field operations with live operational risk.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and pipeline/terminal safety regulations.
Experience managing EHS programs across multiple sites or regions.
Proven ability to lead incident investigations and regulatory audits.
Strong communication and influence skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
Experience and knowledge of plant operations.
Goal oriented and organized.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
Advanced reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated experience in implementing behavior-based safety programs in manufacturing facility environment.
Proven ability to implement and standardize processes with multiple facilities.
Working knowledge of mechanical and personnel safety systems.
Advanced leadership and interpersonal skills, technical proficiency and professional competence.
Ability to understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, or ASP.
Experience in asphalt production, storage terminals, or liquid pipeline operations.
Special training in hazardous waste regulations, DOT Hazmat Shipping, and a Certification in OSHA Hazmat and Method 9 Opacity may be required depending on the assignment.
Knowledge of environmental air quality regulations is required depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

Lead and champion a strong EHS culture aligned with company values and operational excellence.
Serve as a trusted advisor to operations leadership on EHS risk, regulatory obligations, and best practices.
Coach, mentor, and influence leaders, supervisors, and front-line employees on safe work behaviors.
Establish consistent EHS expectations across midstream and asphalt business units.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including but not limited to: OSHA (Process Safety, LOTO, HazCom, Confined Space, Fall Protection), EPA (SPCC, air permits, stormwater, wastewater, RMP), PHMSA (pipelines and terminals, where applicable), DOT, NFPA, and applicable state agencies.
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting midstream and asphalt operations.
Coordinate and lead regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks associated with: Asphalt production and handling, Terminal and tank farm operations, Pipeline operations, Hot work, confined space entry, and heavy equipment.
Lead hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and process safety reviews.
Develop and maintain safety standards, procedures, and safe work practices.
Lead or support incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Ensure timely communication of incidents and lessons learned.
Track leading and lagging EHS performance metrics and trends.
Develop, implement, and track EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
Ensure compliance with required EHS certifications and refresher training.
Support onboarding and contractor safety orientation programs.
Plan and conduct EHS audits and field assessments across midstream and asphalt facilities.
Track audit findings and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using data, KPIs, and industry best practices.
Oversee contractor EHS qualification, monitoring, and performance.
Provide EHS support for capital projects, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.
Review project designs and procedures for EHS risks and regulatory compliance.
Manages and directs safety programs to ensure safe working conditions through collaboration with Operations Management, and facilitates on-going employee training geared to personal injury prevention and environmental compliance.
Directs the activities of EHS specialists.
Oversees preparation of all EHS-related incident investigations and analyzes performance records to help identify job hazards and risks to be incorporated in new training programs.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and compliance across assigned business functions.
Provides recommendations on capital and expense investments in equipment and practices promoting personal safety and improving plant working conditions, to avoid personal injury and property damage.
Plans for the future of health and safety efforts across the business functions through review of existing programs and policies, and instituting new policies and procedures when needed or required.
Coordinates with third-party service providers.
Represents assigned business functions at selected EHS meetings both internally and externally.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.