Environmental Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, with a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a similar role; extensive hands-on EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills and a passion for problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new software or reporting tools.
• Detail orientation and ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Willingness and ability to wear job-related PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, positive- and negative-pressure respirators, and fall-prevention harnesses with lanyard or SRL.
• Ability to enter tank cars through a manway opening approximately 18 inches wide and work in confined or enclosed spaces without fear.
• Ability to see and hear visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 for inspection activities.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-pound objects.
• Ability to bend, stretch, and crawl to conduct plant inspections.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, including long lengths of railroad tracks.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders to elevated work platforms and railcar tops without fear of heights.
• Willingness and ability to travel outside the normal work location by car, train, and airplane.
• Ability to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in its activities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety requirements, including EPA, OSHA, DOT, and DEQ regulations.
• Create and organize health and safety reports and logs, and ensure regulatory recordkeeping and reporting are completed.
• Interpret compliance data and observations and advise management on regulatory requirements and industry guidelines.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections covering wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal, and air emissions; ensure regulated environmental activities are properly permitted and compliant.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, monitor claim processing, and follow up on injuries with nurse case managers and doctors to support appropriate treatment and return to work.
• Purchase and issue job-appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure it meets applicable OSHA, ANSI, and other standards.
• Implement safety programs, coordinate the Plant Safety Committee, conduct plant inspections and incident investigations, facilitate Job Safety Analyses, perform Behavior Based Observations, and support safety meetings.
• Conduct new-employee safety orientations and training; maintain safety files; distribute safety awards; coordinate safety luncheons; and handle OSHA and FRA audits and inspections.
• Ensure employees handling hazardous or toxic chemicals receive appropriate training and protective equipment; coordinate industrial hygiene sampling for noise, dust, welding fumes, and chemical exposures.
• Monitor fire inspection reports, coordinate implementation of recommendations with Engineering, train employees in fire prevention and extinguisher use, and ensure fire extinguishers and flammable-material storage are maintained appropriately.
• Ensure supervisory personnel are trained and certified in Basic First Aid and that first-aid supplies and equipment are available.
• Coordinate the facility Confined Space Entry Rescue Team and Hazardous Material Response Team.
• Maintain employee training and certifications in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee plant security and protection, manage visitor sign-in and access, and investigate security breaches.
• Assess workplace risks and hazards, conduct regular inspections and audits, monitor compliance metrics, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote environmental awareness through training and communications and maintain personal training and certifications.
• Participate in and support quality projects, activities, and Responsible Care initiatives; understand and actively participate in the Responsible Care Management System.
• Meet internal and external customer expectations by applying oneself to assigned work, preventing errors, and developing and implementing personal quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.