Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. The EHS Manager ensures all employees perform their duties in a safe manner and healthy environment. They evaluate potential risks, perform behavioral audits, and initiate safety policies in collaboration with the plant leadership team, frontline leaders, Corporate EHSS and in compliance with OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations.

In addition to overseeing Process Safety programs, the EHS Manager leads and manages site’s Process Safety Advisor and other safety professionals. They support administrative duties associated with managing site security and implementing required policies and procedures. The EHS Manager also administers health and industrial hygiene programs, participates in compliance audits, emergency planning and response activities, and provides training to employees. They prepare and submit EHS compliance reports, manage EHS tracking systems, and oversee management of change (MOC).

The EHS Manager works to ensure the mechanical integrity of the fire safety system and other plant infrastructure related to safety. They must be willing to wear PPE including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full face respirator. The role requires physical demands such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Process Safety programs in a process facility with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119
• Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and as implemented by MIOSHA Part 91, and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) 40 CFR Part 68
• Supports administrative duties associated with managing site security and implementing required policies and procedures
• Administer health and industrial hygiene programs (health screening, hearing exams, IH monitoring)
• Participate in compliance audits, emergency planning and response activities, and training of employees
• Prepares and submits EHS compliance reports, ensuring they are accurate and on time
• Administer safety training programs and provide direction and continuous improvement to meet safety, environmental, and operational training requirements and site goals
• Manage EHS Tracking systems; find areas for improvement and include other EHSS programs as needed; track corrective actions and work with supervision on timely closure, including oversight of management of change (MOC)
• Works to ensure the mechanical integrity of the fire safety system and other plant infrastructure related to safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial experience
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68, hazardous waste, and wastewater regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 + years of EHSS experience within the chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment
• Experience with chemical manufacturing plants complying with Clean Air Act, OSHA PSM, EPA RMP
• Leadership within the EHS space
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be willing to wear PPE including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full face respirator
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retail Plans 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center