Regional EHS Manager

Bodycote•Arlington, TX

53d

About The Position

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President, ADE Precision Heat Treatment Central, this position will provide leadership to the Region plant employees, manage loss control and accident prevention activities, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures. The position will establish and promote maintenance of a safe, accident-free, environmentally responsible, and healthy work environment in the region's plants.

Requirements

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Education - Bachelor's Degree in environmental, health, and safety management or related field.
Must be able to travel within the region (seldom outside the region).
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have the ability to develop and conduct training classes.
Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills with people at all levels.
Must be able to act independently within the scope of Company EHS objectives.
Must be team-oriented.
Must have working knowledge of Federal and State OSHA and EPA regulations.
Must be familiar with DOT, workers' compensation, NFPA Consensus Standards, and Fire Safety Codes.
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, is required.

Nice To Haves

CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety and health-related programs and activities.
Identify hazardous conditions or actions at plants that may cause injury, illness, or property damage.
Advising and assisting Upper Management to establish changes in safety objectives and plan programs to achieve objectives and integrate safety into the culture of the organization.
Assist the region in managing EHS programs, planning, organizing, budgeting, training, and tracking execution of activities to achieve EHS objectives or to implement administrative or technical controls that will eliminate or reduce hazards.
Conducting inspections and audits to assess EHS-related risks associated with equipment, materials, processes, facilities, or abilities.
Reduce fire hazards by working with engineering on the layout of facilities and processes, and the design of fire detection and suppression systems.
Ensure that mandatory EHS standards are satisfied.
Work with engineering to control hazards such as noise, chemical exposures, or biological hazards that can create harm.
Work with engineering and plant management to improve Ergonomics by improving the workplace based on an understanding of human physiological and psychological characteristics, abilities, and limitations.
Ensure that any dangerous chemicals and other products are procured, stored, and disposed of in ways that prevent fires, exposure to, or harm from these substances.
Ensure that there are procedures in place to protect from any undesirable releases of harmful materials into the air, water, or soil.
Provide employees and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively.
Perform accident investigations to determine the facts related to an accident or incident based on witness interviews, site inspections, and the collection of other evidence, and report findings to the EHS Applications system on Extranet. Take necessary actions to eliminate hazards or unsafe work procedures in the future.
Maintain EHS information to meet government requirements, as well as to provide data for problem-solving and decision-making.
Organize, train, and coordinate skilled employees with regard to emergencies such as fires, accidents, rescues, natural disasters, first aid, CPR, or other incidents.
Attend training sessions, seminars, etc., to keep abreast of new or changing regulations.
Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
May have access to proprietary and third-party information necessary to the business, and as such will perform duties ethically and professionally.