Job Details

This position starts out as a contract and will convert to full-time within 12 months. Great opportunity. Chemical Manufacturing!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with site personnel to identify hazards, and to develop and implement corrective/improvement measures. This could include the review and approval of specific work permits, as well as participation in incident investigation teams, safety audits, design reviews, process safety reviews, project review teams, and/or job task analysis.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Responsible Care policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practices at our client's facilities in their assigned location(s). This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining site management systems, Incident Management Database, Action Item Database, and EHS Compliance Calendar, including routine reporting, audits, and permit renewals.
• Promotes proactive safety participation by all employees and ensures injuries, illnesses, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated.
• Provide leadership to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to meet or exceed compliance with National, Provincial, and local regulations, internal policies, and customer requirements, including environmental, safety, transportation, security, Responsible Care Codes, and RC 14001 requirements. 15%
• Supports the industrial hygiene program through air and noise monitoring and exposure assessments and prepares reports.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and supports continual improvement under the ISO 9000 and RC14001 process.
• Provide technical support and guidance, and maintain all documentation essential to the efficient operation of the EHS program. Monitors interactions with regulatory authorities, insurance carriers or EHS consultants on issues impacting manufacturing operations. Ensures environmental permits and reporting are up to date. Ensures permit requirements are adhered to.
• Provide coaching, employee development, performance management, and training of assigned EHS department staff. Provide an appropriate level of direction and conduct performance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned to support EHS department goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, science, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in safety management, environmental management, and/or supervisory responsibilities, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or related environment.
• Advanced knowledge of EHS regulations, management systems, regulatory agencies, trends and resources. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access) and extensive Internet search capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to build consensus and influence others.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Exceptional organization and presentation skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel (30-50%) up to a full week stay for support visits to manufacturing sites, attendance at professional development seminars or training, or other travel as required.