Job Details

EHS Manager Manages and directs the plant's safety, health and environmental programs. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager provides professional leadership and direction for the plant through the use of industry best practices. The EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance of safety, health and environmental programs, and coordination between operations, support groups, and senior leadership. The role embraces a strong commitment to safety as a core value and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal/State Regulations and EP Minerals HSE practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Safety Responsibilities
• Working safely is the first priority.
• Responsible to be the Safety leader for the Jackson, MS Operations as well as the Sanders and Aberdeen Mines.
• Follow all Federal and State safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures
• Report potentially unsafe conditions; aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Accompanies all MSHA inspectors during any plant or mine inspections.
• Maintains MSHA certification & fulfills the role of primary on-site MSHA instructor.
• Oversees detailed area safety inspection programs at the mine and plant.
• Maintains, plans, and implements safety policy objectives that are aligned with corporate objectives.
• Maintains required compliance documentation as required by company policy, state, and federal laws, MSHA quarterly and annual reports.
• Performs random inspections of mine & plant work areas to identify & correct hazards that adversely affect operational safety.
• Performs quarterly dust sampling to detect concentrations of nuisance dusts and/or crystalline silica & test employees' noise exposure for compliance with permissible exposure levels.
• Helps design and implement company-wide safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of mine or plant personnel.
• Gives instructions & training to mine and plant personnel in safe working practices, first aid, and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers.
• Investigates accidents; reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities.
• Publishes hazard alerts pertaining to plant accidents/incidents in a timely manner to other plants.
• Manages random drug testing program with the assistance of HR.
• Processes accident reports and initiates worker's compensation reports and manages claim through claim closure.
• Schedules annual employee health testing (audiograms, chest x-rays, & pulmonary function).
• Reviews all process changes entered as part of the Management of Change process and performs Job Hazard Analyses when appropriate.
• Orders all safety supplies.
• Oversees company's contractor safety management program at plant and mine sites.
• Responsible for the Hazardous Chemical management through company on-line system
• Ensures all training records for all employees are up to date.
• Tracks all plant and mine scorecard safety metrics and ensures they are represented correctly in plant and mine scorecards.

• Environmental Responsibilities:
• Follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Maintain air quality management systems to ensure Title V air permit compliance.
• Work with Corporate Director of EHS on submission of air permit modifications and renewal applications for plant and mine.
• Maintains an upset log on all unplanned emissions & informs Oregon DEQ whenever excess. emissions occur or if there are problems with any readings.
• Accompany State & Federal inspectors during plant and mine environmental inspections.
• Method 9 observer certification for stack emission compliance and fugitive dust compliance
• Maintains filing system to document plant compliance.
• Maintains management system for hazardous waste ensuring proper storage, disposal, labeling, monthly inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Trains all affected personnel on hazardous waste generation.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all universal waste and all other wastes, such as, solvents, used antifreeze, etc.
• Ensures that the spill prevention plan is being followed and training is covered with all employees.
• Maintains radioactive scale compliance with permit conditions and required testing.
• Perform ground water monitoring in support of mine's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ensure all environmental requirements of its associated Records of Decision (ROD) are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Environmental Health or Safety and/or work-related experience for a minimum of five (5) years training pertaining to safety management, or regulatory reporting.
• Method 9 emissions certification, CPR/First-Aid Instructor Certification, herbicide application certification (for weed control), UST (underground storage tank), hazardous waste management, HAZ COM & radiation safety officer.
• Valid driver license with qualifying DMV driving history.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and ERP applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Good attention to quality and detail.
• Good people management skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Good reasoning ability.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis as needed.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.