Manager, Health, Safety & Environment-Fuel Containment (1258)

Manager, Health, Safety & Environment-Fuel Containment

The Health, Safety and Environment Manager leads the local EHS team and oversees activities to ensure alignment with company safety policies, procedures and workers' compensation. It is a member of the Site Leadership Council and manages and applies health and safety guidelines and processes, while ensuring compliance with government, state and local municipality safety regulations and industry standards. MUST BE A US PERSONS.

Required Skills

Leads the Health, Safety and Environment Team, while managing the environmental, industrial, health and safety regulation compliance for the facility.

Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of environmental, health and safety policies.

Collaborates with other business units to implement the Health, Safety and Environment programs, policies and services.

Partners with local and State regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.

Oversees hazardous radioactive waste disposal and monitors waste handling.

Develops and oversees company training programs for employees in areas of compliance training, lab / plant inspection, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.

Defines and ensures the development of safety procedures (e.g., chemical handling, hazardous waste disposal, ergonomic, injury prevention, process safety) used by staff.

Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs.

Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience

Education Level : (Required) : Associate's Degree or 5-7 years of relevant experience in HSE, Occupational Health.

Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Health, Safety and Environment Team.

Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, Net Environmental Controls (NEC) and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC).

Significant experience and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures, as well as storm water management and industry safety standards including ISO 14001 & 45001 requirements.

Strong knowledge and experience in government laws / regulations regarding Health, Safety and Environment including CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency), SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act).

Ability to Identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising sensitivity to the audience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities : stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and / or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Axillon reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Axillon shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.