Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

About the Company

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. Our advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross while reducing residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of site employee health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance and continuous improvement to advance Real Alloy HSE programs, processes, and systems.
• Serve as part of the site leadership team, ensuring activities and actions maximize the safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors while leading proactive adherence to environmental performance standards.
• Lead the development and improvement of site procedures, control plans, standard work, and data collection methods for HSE management programs.
• Review, maintain, and comply with all environmental permits and related recordkeeping and documentation requirements, including air, water, and waste.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and communication on issues involving and impacting compliance with local, state, and federal HSE regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of HSE regulations and compliance reporting.
• Prepare and submit all required reports and permit applications to regulatory agencies, including but not limited to air, water, solid/hazardous waste, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Communicate with and maintain professional relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agency personnel.
• Co-Chair the facility Safety Committee and lead monthly plant safety meetings and safety walk-arounds.
• Develop and assist supervisors with content and implementation of monthly department safety meetings.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure compliance with Company HSE requirements and local, state, federal, and provincial regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, preferably in science, engineering, or HSE.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Substantive knowledge of environmental regulations, including Title V air operating permits, solid/hazardous waste, NPDES stormwater program, and applicable ILEPA regulations.
• Experience with HSE Management Systems and HSE risk assessments.
• Background in continuous improvement tools and techniques such as Six Sigma/Lean Sigma.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, email programs, and electronic data reporting systems (e.g., Microsoft applications and SharePoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.