Regional EHS

External SA Recycling•Decatur, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program across multiple yards within a region. The position involves conducting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing training, and supporting facility visits to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.

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.
Ability to understand direction (written or oral).
Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands.
An understanding of the OSHA regulations well enough to interpret, inspect, and train all company personnel.
Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business.

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.
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.