Regional EHS

SA Recycling•Decatur, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program within a region, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel. The position involves regular site visits, conducting audits, coordinating training, and supporting management in EHS initiatives.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check and credit check
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language required
Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
An understanding of the OSHA regulations well enough to interpret, inspect, and train all company personnel.

Nice To Haves

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business
Completed course work and Certifications that follows OSHA, Air and Environmental regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Encourage all personnel to be safe and healthy
Work with General Managers and Supervisors to manage the EHS program within their yards
Manage and coordinate facility visits to implement consistent presence at all yards within the region
Conduct Monthly Environmental and Safety audits to ensure compliance or note deficiencies so corrective actions can be put in place
Assist in reviewing corrective actions to ensure all reports are accurate, completed and closed within a timely manner, giving guidance as needed
Review Permits to ensure compliance
Ensure waste collection is within the appropriate time frame and assist in coordinating pick up
Review records of Stormwater inspections, Waste shipments, Manifest and bill of lading, appliance logs, etc. to ensure compliance
Manage regulatory visits following Inspection Training protocol
Support the yards by assisting with Medical Surveillance to ensure the correct employees are tested according to requirements
Conduct or designate specific EHS training topics for yard personnel, supervisors and managers
Support the Management Communication Meeting (MCM) in each of their yards
Conduct new hire safety orientations
Ensure employees are trained for their specific job function and that the training is properly documented
Encourage participation in the Safety Incentive Program
Provide on the spot training/guidance to employees found to be working unsafely
Organize materials in personal office/work area to have more effective use of space
Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
Escalate unresolved issues to direct reports