Environmental Health and Safety Manager
The EHS Manager serves as a resource for the management team in promoting a safe and healthy workplace. They will help to ensure compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations, codes, and permits as they pertain to operations and disposal.
Montgomery, AL
- Establish, develop, and maintain parameters for EHS operations, testing, record-keeping, reporting, training, and coordinating with other departments and supervisors to ensure current compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
- Direct and monitor compliance efforts, properly reporting any deviation, completing all necessary correspondence and reports.
- Initiate efforts or equipment changes that will be necessary for future compliance in sufficient time to integrate into current system and remain in full compliance.
- Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections. Drafts inspection reports to document findings.
- Prepares, schedules, and presents training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
- Prepare Hazardous Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment, and Safety annual budgets.
- Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, including cost, as required. Coordinates the pickup, consolidation, and proper storage of hazardous waste materials.
- Conducts accident and near miss investigations, completes first report of injury, and takes injured employees to post-accident drug screening and evaluations as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of all OSHA and worker’s compensation reports and assessments.
- Conducts various safety inspections.
- Fill in for the Waste Treatment Operators as directed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job title has a direct effect on hazardous waste management and / or hazardous waste accumulation, whether by direct contact with hazardous waste or through hazardous waste management activities and must receive training. Training will be conducted annually on the following topics:
- Facility emergency procedures contained within the Integrated Contingency Plan
- Hazardous waste determination / explanation
- Hazardous waste packaging
- Hazardous waste generator management requirements
- 45 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician certification
This training must be completed within six months of their employment or assignment to this job position. Employees that have not completed the training are not permitted to work in unsupervised positions until they have completed the training.
Position Qualification Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree desirable. Strong knowledge of chemical technology and environmental codes, rules, and permits.
Experience
Minimum of five years’ experience preferred.
Skills + Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Activities + Demands
Normal office environment which requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see. May involve the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of up to 25 pounds, infrequently. Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections. Worker exposed to hazards such as chemicals and fumes.
License(s) / Certification(s) Required
Certification in professional treatment organization (REM or CHMM).
Machines/Tools/Equipment/Work Aids
Which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. Analytical laboratory equipment and wastewater equipment.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Hager Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Hager Companies does not offer work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive salary. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, employer-paid short-term disability, and other ancillary benefits. Hager offers PTO, company paid holidays, 401(k), and an incentive bonus plan.
