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Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

Provide operational Environmental, Health & Safety support for Marble Hill’s underground mine and surface operations. Support site leadership and the EHS&S Manager in maintaining compliance with MSHA, environmental, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Assist with the development and continuous improvement of EHS programs, procedures, training, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions. Serve as a visible EHS resource by engaging with employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and reduce risk.

Support the implementation of Huber’s Sustainability Management System, Life Saving Rules, and Corporate EHS&S initiatives. Provide EHS guidance and coaching across mining, manufacturing, maintenance, shipping, packaging, warehouse, laboratory, and site infrastructure operations, including support for projects, operational changes, and Management of Change activities.

The position has no routine direct reports but provides technical direction, training, coaching, and EHS leadership across the site.

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Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Support compliance with federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements, including MSHA, environmental regulations, permits, and internal programs.
• Conduct routine field inspections, Life Saving Rule observations, and risk assessments to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Track corrective actions and partner with operations to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
• Support MSHA Part 48 training, including new miner, experienced miner, annual refresher, task training, hazard awareness, and site-specific training. Maintain accurate training records.
• Participate in investigations of incidents, injuries, near hits, property damage, and environmental events. Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support environmental compliance programs, including water, stormwater, waste, spill prevention, air permitting, groundwater, and required sampling, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, policies, inspections, audits, and training based on regulatory and site requirements.
• Perform or coordinate industrial hygiene sampling, environmental monitoring, and site assessments.
• Provide technical EHS guidance and coaching to employees, supervisors, contractors, engineering, and site leadership.
• Partner with engineering and operations on process changes, projects, and Management of Change activities to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Support implementation of Corporate EHS&S initiatives, including the Huber Sustainability Management System and Life Saving Rules.
• Assist with required regulatory and internal EHS reporting and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• An Associate’s degree with relevant mining, manufacturing, or EHS experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience required.
• Mining experience with working knowledge of MSHA/30 CFR regulations, including underground metal/nonmetal requirements and MSHA Part 48 training.
• Knowledge of occupational health hazards in mining and mineral processing, including silica/dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, chemical, and ergonomic exposures.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and permitting requirements related to air, water, waste, spill prevention, and reporting.
• Understanding of mining and manufacturing hazards, risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, incident investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions in underground and surface operations.
• Strong communication, organization, training, project management, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and EHS/compliance management systems.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, leadership, engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and corporate partners.

Physical Requirements

• Regular field presence in underground mining and surface manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven terrain as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely access elevated areas, confined or restricted spaces, and active operational areas.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, mobile equipment, and other conditions typical of mining and mineral processing operations.
• Regular use of computers and other office equipment for documentation, reporting, training, and administrative activities.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support training, inspections, incidents, emergencies, regulatory activities, and multiple shifts.

Education

Bachelors

High School Diploma

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required