Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Opportunity Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager at Halifax County Biomass leads and drives the plant's environmental initiatives, ensuring all functions are executed reliably, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permit conditions, policies, procedures, and community commitments. This role fosters strong, proactive relationships with plant management, employees, regulators, corporate teams, community stakeholders, and other key parties to support a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship at a renewable biomass generation facility.

Scope of Responsibility

• Coordinate, oversee, and implement daily multi-media environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and site permit requirements for a woody biomass-fueled power generation facility.
• Ensure compliance with all air permit requirements, emissions monitoring programs, and reporting obligations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports, including monitoring, recordkeeping, data interpretation, and timely submission to federal, state, and local agencies for all applicable environmental programs, including air, water, waste, chemicals, and biomass byproducts.
• Maintain and organize the Environmental Management System (EMS) and environmental compliance documentation, including SPCC plans, SWPPP, air permit records, waste management records, and other regulatory programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and compliance visits from federal, state, and local agencies.
• Coordinate and conduct environmental, health, and safety training programs for all plant personnel.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, address safety in all team interactions, and engage employees in hazard recognition and safe work practices related to biomass fuel handling, plant operations, maintenance activities, and contractor work.
• Respond to injuries, near misses, environmental incidents, and safety events; analyze root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Complete other reasonable tasks and assignments as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical demands include standing for extended periods of time, climbing multiple levels of stairs, climbing ladders over 50 feet in height, entering and exiting equipment cabs, traversing uneven or elevated surfaces, and working inside confined spaces.
• The role routinely requires lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks from elevated platforms or walkways.
• Outdoor tasks in all weather conditions are required, including in high-heat environments adjacent to biomass processing systems.
• The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory and may include hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), respirators, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $92,300 to $129,400 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law. Equal Opportunity Employer

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