Site EHS Manager

Nexpera LLC • Darrow, LA

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About The Position

NEXPERA' site Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and sustaining site-level EHS programs to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as the primary environmental and safety authority for the site, and acts as a liaison with local regulatory agencies. The Site EHS Manager partners closely with site leadership to drive continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and a strong safety culture while supporting operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with state-specific environmental regulations, including permitting and compliance.
• Strong multi-media environmental experience (air, water, and waste).
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, email, slides and word processing software required; Google suite of applications preferred.
• TWIC Required
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Nice To Haves

• CHMM, CSP, or similar certification preferred.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification preferred.
• A working knowledge of Safety Management Software (Intelex) applications will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve site EHS management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify environmental and safety risks, implement controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support management of change (MOC) processes
• Ensure accurate EHS recordkeeping and documentation, including OSHA logs, environmental reports, and internal metrics.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evaluations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, including leading indicators.
• Partner with HR and Operations on workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and employee health initiatives.
• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support.
• Stay current on changes to local and federal EHS regulations and proactively implement compliance strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities.
• Manage all environmental permits, renewals, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Plan for and support regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions; lead responses to findings and corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nexpera's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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