Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Brownsville, TX

Leadership & EHS Performance

Lead continuous improvement of site EHS performance and promote a strong safety culture
Serve as the site EHS subject matter expert, Shipbreaking Competent Person and advisor to leadership
Spend approximately 60% of time in the field observing, coaching, and mentoring employees
Supervise the day-to-day activities of two Safety Coordinator/Techs that directly report to this position
Drive understanding and adherence to the SMS Core Values and Life Saving Rules
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, USCG, and other applicable agencies)
Interpret regulatory requirements and advises management on necessary actions
Manage asbestos, lead, PCB, etc. safety programs to include collection of samples to drive proper safety and environmental related protection and oversee completion of waste log manifests.
Ensure environmental permits and programs are in compliance and up to date (Air, SWPPP, SPCC, TIERII, etc.).
Coordinate inspections, audits, agency interactions, and required reporting
Primary contact for all state and federal agencies regarding safety and environmental matters.
Coordinate the completion of industrial hygiene related activities by qualified external parties (e.g., noise, chemical and particulate exposure, etc.).
Coordinate emergency response drills and lead after action reviews
Facilitate, working with Operations, the completion of risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses, and SOP’s for all site activities
Conduct inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental releases; perform root cause analysis
Track corrective actions and verify completion
Manage incident reporting in the EHS management system
Develop and maintain the site training matrix and annual training plan
Ensures applicable employees are properly trained in asbestos, lead base paint, confined space entry, leading edge fall protection, mobile equipment and crane operator certifications, etc.
Deliver or facilitate EHS training programs and weekly safety meetings
Support onboarding and contractor orientation processes
Co-chair the site safety committee with the site GM
Maintain compliance with environmental programs including SPCC, SWPPP, air permits, and waste management
Coordinate environmental reporting (e.g., Tier II, emissions reporting)
Support spill response, documentation, and corrective actions
Manage sampling activities to ensure compliance with SWPPP, asbestos, lead and PCB requirements
Develop, implement, and update EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
Maintain accurate records (OSHA logs, training records, compliance calendar)
Track safety metrics and communicate performance and key learnings
Participate in injury and illness management, co-leads incident investigations with site GM
Support case management to reduce recordable injuries while ensuring appropriate care
Coordinate medical response, be available to transport or coordinate transportation of non-emergency injuries or illnesses to the local clinic.
Assist HR with workers’ compensation coordination and return-to-work processes
Ensure adequate PPE selection, inventory, and compliance with assessments
Support “fit-for-duty” evaluations for employees being qualified for work and for returning to work
Participate in site operations meetings and business planning
Lead in the communication of safety performance metrics and key incident learnings using SMS standardized processes and templates.
Support operations through the completion of safety audits, Job Safety Observations (JSO’s), monthly housekeeping audits and weekly joint Ops/EHS safety walks.
Facilitate weekly meetings with the GM and select operational staff to review action items identified through JSO’s, audits, incidents, near-misses, etc.
Coordinate the inspections of critical safety equipment (e.g., rigging materials, cranes, personnel baskets, etc.) through competent external vendors or qualified internal experts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of EHS experience in industrial, construction, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations; working knowledge of EPA programs
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Ability to work in outdoor, heavy industrial environments
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
• Experience in shipbreaking, demolition, or scrap operations
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Industrial hygiene experience (lead, asbestos, noise)
• Radiation safety experience
• Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., KPA or similar)
• Combination of office and field work in a heavy industrial setting
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and active operations
• Occasional travel to support activities as approved by EHS Supervisor.
• Weekend/overtime work as required (not expected to be more than once per month)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance (Day 1 eligibility)
• 401(k) with 4% company match (immediate vesting)
• Paid holidays and 4 weeks of vacation
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment with growth opportunities