EHS Manager

About the role

The EHS Manager position is based in the Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX area. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a chemical manufacturing environment who can influence and lead others to create a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business.
• Own site Hazop and PHR schedules.
• Ensure timely completion of Hazard Studies and Management of Change processes.
• Responsible for security of property and materials and alignment with DHS requirements.
• Key User of HSES Suite (Gensuite) for incident, near miss, hazard, BBS observation, audit, MOC, regulatory reporting, and action tracking.
• Serve as a safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations.
• Lead and manage a variety of EHS requirements and compliance implementation including regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting, and hazardous waste.
• Recommend process safety features to reduce employee exposure to chemicals.
• Oversee air quality, noise, and temperature testing to verify compliance with health and safety regulations and perform or direct environmental monitoring as required by permits or Veolia.
• Track and control inventory of safety supplies and equipment and work with the Operations Manager to keep adequate safety supplies on-hand.
• Evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues; maintain liaisons with fire departments and third-party contractors to facilitate emergency response.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, occupational diseases, near misses, and environmental issues/misses to determine root causes and preventive measures. Follow up to ensure corrective actions are taken and completed.
• Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
• Plan and execute emergency and active shooter response drills.
• Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record-keeping systems; ensure effective EHS education programs are in place and conduct EHS education programs which include coordination of worker training in areas such as environmental and safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Support capital project design and implementation by acting as EHS subject matter expert and supporting contractor management on site.
• Conduct monthly EHS meetings/trainings and schedule as needed.
• Participate/lead the Plant Safety Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience with exposure to several EHS areas in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence others, and affect positive cultural change.
• Advanced Degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field is helpful.
• Knowledge of OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping procedures, OSHA Process Safety Management, and OSHA VPP is experience is a plus.
• Experience in using approved EPA sampling & testing methods.
• Site Security Programs knowledge and experience.
• ISO 14001 experience (developing and maintaining programs).
• Knowledge and experience developing SPCC / SWP3 Plans, TRI and Tier II reports.
• Certification in related subjects (CHMM, CSP, CIH, etc.).
• Experience with SafeStart Program.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and give equal consideration to all applications. Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; Veolia will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity.