EHS Manager

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About the job...

Responsible for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) implementation within the Richmond, Virginia Facility in Alfa Laval Inc. Responsibilities include ensuring that Alfa Laval policies and best practices are implemented, and full compliance with local laws and regulations is achieved to secure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees.

Develop and maintain an Environmental, Health, and Safety Culture within the organization with an ambition of a safe and compliant workplace, employee engagement, and stable processes.

Liaison with regional and global EHS resources to ensure all relevant information is received, distributed, reported, and take necessary action to implement at the Richmond, VA facility.

This is an onsite position located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop, implement, and document all EHS guidelines and instructions for the facility and activities directly connected with daily work and business needs. E.g. risk assessments, root cause analyses, work permits, safety instructions / signage, chemical safety datasheets, etc.
• Lead and participate in the risk assessment and audits of the facility. Including follow-up and implementation of all needed actions.
• Report all EHS data in the relevant Alfa Laval systems, including verification of data submitted.
• Ensure facility activities comply with Alfa Laval Group policies, local laws, and regulations.
• Responsible for reporting yearly activities, legislative changes, and the outcome of EHS meetings.
• Identify improvement ideas to enhance the health, safety, and environmental impact of operations and office facilities.
• In coordination with Human Resources maintain training records, certificates in relation to EHS activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure all appropriate and mandatory employee trainings are completed and effective.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site EHS and regulatory plans. Review as needed with all relevant personnel.
• Collaborate and participate in the investigation of incidents. Analyze root causes to provide appropriate control measures to prevent reoccurrence or mitigate hazards. Ensure all near-miss, minor injuries, and EHS incidents are investigated and reported.
• Manage the facilities hazardous waste program to include onsite regulatory compliance and disposal activities.

What you know :

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What's in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $90,000 to $120,000.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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