Safety and Compliance Manager

Position Summary:

As the Manager, Safety & Compliance you will serve as a professional resource for the facility regarding challenges related to environmental, health and safety (EHS). This role will develop and implement strategies, programs and systems in response to regulatory changes, evaluate facility adherence to existing regulations, policies and procedures and determine the impact of EHS regulations and permits on facility activities.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Represents the facility to regulatory agencies in both routine communications and special projects
• Maintains responsibility for administering audits, permits and facility compliance
• Reviews and interprets regulations and legislation and determines impact on Company operations; maintains manageable relationships with Federal, State and Local officials, compliance inspection and permitting writing personnel as appropriate
• Compiles and submits both verbal and written reports to the appropriate agencies as required
• Ensures the implementation of a detailed, task-level, daily Health and Safety program, utilizing EHS work processes, standards and procedures
• Maintains EHS programs and permits; performs, schedules and monitors EHS audits and applies regulatory information as applicable
• Performs and coordinates Health and Safety monitoring, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the facility
• Conducts and documents investigations of incidents and ensures follow up actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Assists leadership in the performance and completion of process hazard evaluations and in the completion of HAZOP and PSM related tasks and audit action items
• Provides guidance, in conjunction with fellow EHS professionals, on new industry related safety and compliance regulations
• Leads facility efforts, in conjunction with leadership, for continuous improvement as it pertains to EHS
• Ensures that the health and safety aspects of Operating Discipline are adequately applied to achieve Health and Safety performance goals
• Partners with employees and leadership to develop and implement EHS compliance strategies, programs, and systems in response to safety and compliance developments including enforcement matters
• Assists Company personnel with evaluating safety, regulatory, compliance and technical issues; helps establish technical standards and provides or coordinates training initiatives
• Maintains responsibility for the daily oversight and management of RCRA, CAA, CWA, OSHA, DOT, TSCA and other related governmental programs at the Federal, State and Local levels
• Serves as the facility resources for internal partners, regulatory agencies, and external organizations
• Works with internal and external customers and potential customers to provide guidance and direction relative to EHS issues and facility operations
• Partners with facility operations to assess, evaluate, and respond to environmental, safety or quality incidents including the development of preventative and corrective actions
• Completes the timely preparation, coordination, oversight and completion of periodic internal and external reports as they pertain to facility environmental and safety operations
• Oversees, coordinates and documents employee training programs to conform with internal and permit requirements
• Participates in the hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion and termination processes of team members as needed
• Travels as needed, up to 25%
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree within a science, engineering or safety field (required)
• ASP/CSP certification (preferred)

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in process safety management and regulatory compliance (required) -OR-
• In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience in process safety management and regulatory compliance (required)
• Experience with treatment, storage and disposal facilities and incineration of hazardous waste (preferred)
• Competencies:
• Understanding and knowledge of manufacturing and industrial waste management processes
• Strong technical skills in incineration and hazardous waste management
• Working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services industry
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to effectively review regulatory language or legislation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role