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Safety Manager, Central AR, to 100K
Safety Manager
 This position offers an exciting opportunity to:
•Develop new and creative programs that drive year over year improvements in safety and ergonomics.
•Act as a mentor, teacher and change agent to assist the organization in its growth of environmental responsibility, safety and value system.
•Develop, implement and monitor programs that maintain environmental standards.
•Ensure that the  manufacturing facility is in compliance with all federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations.
•Develop new and creative methods to drive continuous improvement of HSE practices.
•Establish and direct safety, environmental and security initiatives, programs and policies that maintain and improve the protection of facility environments and the health and safety of all employees, contractors, visitors and guests.
•Ensure the physical security of employees, contractors, visitors and guests, facility property, products and equipment.

Will have 2-3 direct reports.

Position Requirements
•Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
•10 plus years of increasing and pro-active responsibility for environmental, health and safety in a fast-paced industrial setting. Must have experience managing Safety/EHS from a large manufacturing facility.
•Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification a plus

EHS Manager- Mining/Minerals Processing, Augusta, GA to 95K
A.  Position Summary:
This position is responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing an effective Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system that will ensure ongoing compliance towards the company’s standards and regulatory compliance, while continuously improving site culture. The HSE will actively collaborate and participate as a valued member of the leadership team to provide guidance, technical support and coordinate activities and processes across the site. 

B.  Job Requirements and Skill Sets:
Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
-Review current and proposed regulations and develop company requirements; recommend and then implement appropriate program measures to ensure compliance.  Develop proactive strategies to prepare for upcoming changes and drive actions to ensure compliance with regulatory (Federal, State, County, Local) and corporate requirements.
-Coordinate and manage critical HSE programs, such as pollution prevention, recycling, waste water management, storm water management, air quality management, hazardous waste management, PPE, HAZCOM, confined space and fall protection procedures and reporting requirements for each.
-Work to continuously improve integration of all HSE processes across the site.
-Provide backup and assist Facilities Engineering group on facility projects and production process improvement projects.
-Provide on-site management support to any required remediation projects.
-Provide advice on HSE concerns and work with employees at all organizational levels to affect corrective action strategies.
-Develop HSE improvement strategies including capital projects, HSE budgetary items, management system maturity and other continuous improvement projects.
-Develop and provide training and guidance to site personnel, leadership and contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate training requirements.
-Develop HSE policies/procedures and ensure that requirements are effectively integrated into standard operating procedures.
-Partner with business leaders and employees to continuously improve HSE culture, awareness and accountability, in support of site HSE objectives.
-Manage and Direct safe use of chemicals in the factory and be responsible for new chemical use approval for site operations.
-Provide HSE expertise and input for review of Job Safety Analysis and Standard Operating Sheets.
-Direct incident investigations, determine root cause, develop corrective actions, and conduct closure verification activities.
-Direct HSE inspections, self-assessments and audits.  Manage reports and present summaries to management with recommended solutions.  Monitor corrective action closure.
-Provide expertise during concept and design phases of manufacturing processes to ensure that sound HSE control methodologies are integrated into design.
-Coordinate environmental risk assessments, and work to deploy corrective measures to continuously reduce site's environmental impact footprint.
-Coordinate and conduct employee hazardous waste and environmental training activities.
-Create a work environment conductive to employee morale and motivation to accomplish performance objectives through effective change management.
-Ability to train multiple groups of employees.
-Must be able to promote a positive safety culture with all employees.

C.  Required Qualifications:
-US Citizenship
-Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry or equivalent with focus on Environment is required.
-5+ years of HSE experience in progressively increasing responsibility including oversight of Title V permit compliance
-verifiable experience creating, implementing and overseeing a facility governed by MSHA
-CSP designation would be viewed favorably.
 

Process Safety Engineer, Houston, TX to 130K
 Process Safety Engineer/Consultant

Job Description:

•Downstream process design / operations
•Operational performance
•Process safety management
•Mechanical integrity / reliability
•Risk management
Principal Responsibilities:

•Interaction with projects involving both U. S. and international customers – which include operators of both existing and expanding facilities as well as those facilities that are beginning new site construction.
•Involvement in a wide range of risk studies aimed at ensuring or improving the integrity of the above mentioned facilities.
•Working as an effective team member or team leader, both in-house and within client organizations.
•Being an active and leading participant in projects from proposal development, to execution and final deliverables (e.g., technical reports, drawings, etc.), and developing innovative and practical solutions to meet client objectives.
•Undertaking engineering reviews and performing analyses as part of providing innovative solutions, and delivering work that meets technical quality standards within time and budget constraints.
•Developing technical qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation material.
•Undertaking short and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
•Controlling project costs and preparing accurate billing to clients.
•You would be based in Houston; however, some domestic or international travel may be required.
Qualifications and Experience:

•Bachelors degree or higher in chemical, or process engineering.
•Experience in the design or operations of downstream petrochemical facilities.
•The mindset to contribute to our team efforts in building confidence in our clients through dedication, attention to details and hard work.

Environmental Manager, South TX to 130K
A minimum of ten to fifteen years of progressive work-related skill, knowledge, and Chemical industry experience is required.

Education 

Bachelors in Environmental, Graduate degree is preferred.

Mission 

Responsible for the direction of all matters related to environmental permitting and compliance.  Ensures plant compliance with environmental regulations in day-to-day operations.
 

Tasks

•Direct all environmental efforts for Texas, Canada and Pittsburgh facilities.
•Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
•Collaborate with engineers and other plant personnel to control and implement remedial measures for minimize hazardous and pollutants
•Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports
•Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems
•Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability
•Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs
•Assures all environmental procedures and permits are in place for new and revised equipment and processes in time to meet all project timelines
•Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
•Ensure that staff supports projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties

EHS Engineer, Central OH, to 75K
Will be involved in all areas of Environmental Control and compliance for a 500 person plant .  Two openings that are similar in nature.  One with emphasis on Safety and Health where person will be setting up programs, conducting
training and doing audits . Promoting Health and Safety in this stable Union plant.  Plant manufactures environmental equipment .  Metal working, Welding and Assembly of the Equipment sold to Mfg.and similar industries.   Part of
internaitonal group. Work will overlap with the other EHS person who will be more Environmental Compliance directed.

Other person hired will have emphasis on the Environmental control for the plant.  Will be over the total environmental control, air, water and etc.  Do improvement projects, compliance reports and oversight and projects.
Will overlap with the Safety Engineer on projects.

Safety Specialist, Milwaukee, WI to 75K
Successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in directly applicable field. Must have at least 3-5 five years of directly applicable EH&S experience in the manufacturing industry.  Must possess the ability to make independent contributions, provide leadership, and organizational ability, possess good problem solving skills and effectively communicate at all levels. Must have a broad understanding/knowledge of federal and state safety and health regulations and topics including industrial hygiene, OSHA regulations, ergonomics, worker’s compensation and emergency response.

EHS Director, San Antonio, TX to 160K + bonus
Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

Must have experience from the Pipeline industry! 

Description

This position serves as focal point to ensure Logistics maintains a strong Environmental, Health & Safety culture, consistent with core value. Supports Logistics line management by developing programs, procedures and other initiatives, enabling line management to be held accountable for EH&S and pipeline integrity management (PIM) performance. Ensures Logistics complies with EH&S and PIM regulatory (e.g. EPA, DOT) requirements and with corporate EH&S policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

•Provides oversight of Logistics operations for EH&S and pipeline integrity management compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations and with corporate policies and standards. Coordinates submittal of required reporting and coordination of external auditing.
•Supports line management by creating/updating a living roadmap for improved EH&S and pipeline integrity management performance, and assisting in ongoing implementation. Provides recommendations to line management on organizational EH&S priorities. Works with field staff to improve quality and effectiveness of field EH&S processes and procedures. Assists field organization in identifying gaps in "As Is" versus "To Be" EH&S position and developing/implementing gap closure plan. Audits field locations to ensure gap closure plans are being effectively implemented. Develops agendas for field and San Antonio EH&S meetings.
•Drafts and implements Logistics' EH&S standard procedures, collaborating as appropriate with Logistics line management, corporate EH&S and Refining. Develops, implements, and maintains an EH&S training agenda to match needs of each workgroup.
•Partners with Logistics Engineering group to develop and execute a robust pipeline integrity management program, ensuring compliance with regulations for DOT pipelines and managing risk effectively for non-DOT pipelines.
•Tracks and reports monthly statistics utilized to measure EH&S performance.
•Coordinates and provides assistance to Logistics management and field personnel on incident investigations.
•Serves as liaison between line management/field operations and corporate EH&S. Collaborates with corporate EH&S, Refining, and Marketing to share learnings, best practices, and resources.
•Supports Logistics line management in ensuring organization readiness for emergency response activities (e.g. spill drills), coordinating with corporate EH&S. Ensures roles and responsibilities are clearly defined between Logistics and Refining.
Qualifications

Minimum undergraduate degree in engineering, environmental sciences or related discipline typically required. Minimum 7 years health, safety, or environmental experience in the Oil  and Gas/ Pipeline  industry  required

EHS Specalist/Mgr, Southwestern Clevland, OH 
Our client company is currently searching for an Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Specialist. This position will report to the Plant Manager. 

This position leads the deployment of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) processes at our manufacturing facility to support the creation of a strong EHS&S culture that engages team members in achievement of the company's goal of zero environmental, health, safety and security incidents.

Essential Functions:
-Leads creation of site-specific EHS&S targets and objectives (MESH Plan) in support of corporate, regional and business group EHS&S strategic initiatives designed to drive EHS&S culture, compliance, and results.
-Facilitates risk assessment at the location to identify critical EHS&S hazards and aspects. Supports creation of EHS&S goals for the site manager and appropriate action-based goals for leadership team members, functional managers and front-line leaders to support achievement of the site's EHS&S targets and objectives.
-Manages completion of site and workstation-level risk assessments to identify and prioritize EHS&S aspects.
-Utilizes the company's EHS&S database (MESH Suite) to manage data related to EHS&S incidents, consumption of natural resources such as water, and EHS&S action plans.
-Supports development and deployment of EHS&S element champions and facilitates their engagement in ownership of the activities required to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
-Creates and facilitates EHS&S engagement through EHS&S teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
-Manages the completion of an annual evaluation of compliance with Federal, State, local and company EHS&S requirements
-Identifies and supports achievement and maintenance of third-party recognition - such as OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - that establish our EHS&S program as world-class.
-Manages development and maintenance of a training process to ensure that required EHS&S training is defined, addresses required content and is tracked to completion.
-Leads activities to ensure that key EHS&S operational controls are in place and that EHS&S action items are resolved on a timely basis.
-Work with site leadership team and facilities to ensure that all key EHS&S operational controls are in place, on a PM program, and that EHS&S action items are resolved on a timely basis.
-Provides input to budgeting process in regard to EHS&S requirements

Position Criteria/Preferred Qualifications:
-Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines. Understanding of our industry, state, and country EHS requirements.
-Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams
-Ability to act as an agent of change. Effective in enabling and driving change
-Ability to communicate with clarity, impact and passion
-Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
-Adept at development and utilization of software solutions
-Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
-Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g., managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
-Strong team-building skills
-Ability to lead and support cross-functional EHS teams
-Prior experience or education with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training.
-Prefer advanced degree or professional certification (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent where available) - encouraged, or candidate must have willingness to pursue.

Key Metrics Impacted by this Position:
-Deployment of processes to support compliance and regulatory and company requirements
-Outreach accomplishment (e.g., ISO 14001)
-Incident indices (injuries, near misses, spills, fires, vehicle incidents, etc.)
-Closure rate of EHS&S corrective actions
-Energy consumption
-Waste reduction
-Water consumption
-Greenhouse gas reduction
-Workers' compensation costs
-Employee engagement

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or environmental discipline
- Four years experience managing environmental, occupational health or safety programs within a manufacturing environment
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
 

Terminal Safety Manager, NJ, to 150K + bonus 
Terminal Safety Manager 

Develop, sustain, improve and manage both strategic and tactical aspects of a comprehensive safety program supporting all Terminal Operations locations, Traffic and Engineering functions.   Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA requirements and interface with agencies as related to safety.

Sustain, improve and report on behavioral based safety training programs to support terminal operations. Provide appropriate structure and support for field locations in advancing safety programs, awareness, and incentives to meet department goals. Provide relevant information and coaching to local safety champions, safety committees, terminal supervisors and superintendents, engineers and contractors to promote and sustain a injury-free workplace.

Responsibilities: 

•Develop an annual and long term best practice and compliance driven strategic and comprehensive safety program to achieve an injury-free workplace at all Terminal locations.  Ensure program elements are executed successfully, on time and on budget.
•Interface with the ILTA and other industry affiliations and members, as well as safety associations, to share and identify best practices. Develop such external relationships and resources to support advancing our safety objectives strategically and tactically.
•Propose terminal operations budget items for training and safety programs
•Supervise safety professionals, summer interns and consultants
•Manage safety and training issue relating to terminal operations
•Measure and report safety performance at each terminal location and provide unit management with safety performance levels
•Facilitate safety goal setting for terminal operations and each terminal location.  Develop and update safety procedures, as required and needed.
•Manage implementation of all training in terminal operations - vendor selection, program selection, cost factors, scheduling, contractor selection, etc
•Manage contractor safety programs including contractor vetting through ISNetworld and owner client safety communications and initiatives
•Manage OSHA recordkeeping, employee and contractor man-hours and reporting requirements as necessary to regulatory agencies.
•Coordinate and participate in internal and external EHS audits focused on hazard elimination and regulatory compliance.
•Monitor and provide unit management progress reports on all training
•Interface as necessary with corporate departments such as safety, environmental, and legal, human resources as well as other internal Hess technical and safety resources to support advancing  our safety objectives strategically and tactically.
•Oversee timely, accurate and thorough safety incident investigations
•Overnight travel approximately 25%-35% to work with local management, safety committees in promoting safe work places and advance proactive safety measures such as job analyses, training, accident investigations when necessary
•Monitor and improve near miss reporting

Qualifications

•5-10 years experience leading Safety function for employer in Refining or Terminal Operations
•Experience leading safety function across multiple sites is required
•Experience with designing and implementing successfully, comprehensive safety programs is required
•Experience with successful influence of supervisors and hourly employees in changing behavior and culture
•Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills required
•Must be compelling and possess ability to speak effectively in front of all levels in an organization
•Strong behavior influencing skills required
•Strong knowledge of all OSHA and related safety requirements
•Bachelor's degree and associated training in safety is required (masters degree is preferred)
•Previous supervisory experience is preferred
•Professional certifications (i.e. CSP, CIH etc.) preferred, but not required

HSE Leader, Lansing, MI to 90K
•Manage all environmental, health & safety programs for the division to assure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.  At least 50% of time is spent on the shop floor and around the plant sites.
•Investigate all workplace incidents to determine root cause and assist in identifying and implementing corrective actions.
•Actively participate on the site HSE Committees and in their activities including self-audits and awareness and recognition programs.
•Conduct employee related training.
•Manage elements of the Worker’s Compensation program, including initial investigation and reporting and safe return to work.

Qualifications:

•Experience in identifying and abating critical risks, such as, machine guarding, electrical safety, lock out tag out program.
•Demonstrated experience in HS&E management systems and process improvement.  Requires understanding of state and federal regulations and standards.
•Experience leading ISO14001.
•Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
•Proven track record of success in working with government agencies.
•Ability to work effectively with various levels of the organization.
•Ability to manage, direct, develop and motivate others.
•Proven team leadership skills, ability to effectively influence and motivate others.  Demonstrated ability as a change agent.
•Substantial functional experience with successful track record of results.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.  Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization.
•Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Education Requirements:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health/Industrial Hygiene or Safety related field.  MS degree a plus.

EHS Manager, Columbia, SC, 85-95K + bonus
LOCAL Candidates only!  Must have at least 5+ years of plant safety, health and environmental experience. Must have expereince with Process Safety Management.  This position will be responsible for leading all health, safety and environmental activities (75% safety / 25% environmental focus) for a mid-size non-union plant and report into the Plant Manager.  This person will facilitate implementation of ongoing effective HSE programs that ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.  Eliminate or reduce the occurrence of unwanted, undesired events (injuries, illnesses, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, etc.) and facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes and a culture that supports the goals of the corporation’s HSE Programs.  ASP/CSP and related degree in safety highly preferred for this position.  Strong HSE culture with excellent career growth potential!

Safety & Health Manager, Nashville, TN to 90K
 Accomplished Safety Manager needed for a plant located just northeast of Nashville. Must have a BS degree in safety or related field and a strong background in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Workers Comp, Training, Program development, etc. There is NO Environmental responsibility.

Must have experience from a  heavy manufacturing  industry like Steel, Foundry, High Volume machining or related.

Excellent relocation package.

PSM Engineer, Beaumont, TX to 100K
Process Safety Management Engineer 

•Site PSM Consultant and PHA Leader/Facilitator for project work.
•Compliance Leader for Management of Change (MOC) & Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
•Leader for Operator training and Employee training. Participate on the PSM Steering Committee.
•Drive all regulatory activities and roles.
•Compliance Systems Owner (CSO) for PSM Elements.
Qualifications:

•Minimum 3 years experience in a Process Safet. Management (PSM) petrochemical or refining facility.
•Minimum 3 years direct Process Safety management (PSM) experience.
•Preferred:  Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an associated field.
•Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) Facilitator experience.
•Incident Investigation Facilitator experience.
•Management of Change (MOC) program implementation experience.
•Candidates must be currently able to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

EHS Manager, Columbus, OH to 75K

Responsibilities:

•This position is responsible for site compliance with all federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations including process safety. 
•Also responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate EHS guidelines, training and recordkeeping.
•The role will focus on continuous improvement of EHS performance and risk reduction including the sites recordable incident rate and leading indicators.
•The EHS Manager will be responsible for collecting data, maintain and prepare all regulatory reports relating to EHS concerns (i.e., air emissions, hazardous waste, SARA, stormwater) as perform incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Qualifications:

•Looking for 5-12 years of EHS Leadership experience in a  chemical manufacturing environment.

Environmental Engineer-Air, South Houston, TX to 110K
Role synopsis:  Provide environmental air permitting and compliance support for the site.

Key accountabilities:

•Provide/perform NSR review for projects by participating in Capital Project reviews, project teams and MOCs review.
•Develop, submit and manage air quality authorization applications (permits, permits by rule, standard permits, alterations, etc.) for projects at the Site.
•Ensure approved authorizations are incorporated into site processes/procedures and update compliance systems.
•Review and approval Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
•Develop procedures and work flows for air permitting activities. Ensure that Environmental Procedures assigned to the air permitting engineer are kept current and accurate and reviewed annually.
•Train and perform backup for other air permitting engineers as needed.
•Manage special projects as requested.
•Additional work within other environmental compliance programs including air quality compliance and reporting.
•Support assigned production team as an environmental representative.
•Participate in the Environmental on-call duty system - carries a pager on a rotating schedule.
•Support and participate on the Incident Management Team (IMT)
Essential Education:

•Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Chemistry
•Essential experience and job requirements
•Minimum 5 years of work experience in the environmental field
•Knowledge of state and federal air permitting and compliance required
•Work in petrochemical industry is required
•Experience with Texas Air Permitting is required
 

EHS Manager, Northeast TN, to 100K
Growing corporation is seeking a proven Safety Manager for their 300 employee plant in Northeast Tennessee.

Will be responsible for all  Environmental, Health  & Safety activities at the facility to include: Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Workers Comp, Case Management, Training, Program development and implementing a Behavior Based Safety Program. The Environmental portion is only about 10%. Safety & Health 90%. Must have experience dealing with a difificult union. Must have experience in implementing a Behavior Based Safety System, plus 10+ years of experience in Safety Management from manufacturing. Will have one direct report.
Excellent opportunity. The company has just pumped 100 million dollars into this facility.

Industrial Hygiene Leader, Toledo, OH to 110K
Provide industrial hygiene and safety consultation to operations management in their efforts to prevent and eliminate hazards to employees, contractors, equipment and facilities. Support and assist management with their incident investigation process: determine root cause (s); develop corrective actions; and conduct closure verification reviews. Utilize six-sigma tools and behavior based safety strategies to guide injury prevention efforts. Collect and interpret industrial ventilation measurements and dust exposure control efficacy. Support operating unit safety programs, radiation and laboratoy safety and provide leadership to emergency response personnel.
Assist operating managers and staff to assure compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental, health, safety laws and regulations.
Develop, deliver and train on various safety and health topics.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

The position requires a Bachelors degree in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering / physics. MS degree preferred. 8 years experience working in the Health and Safety field.
Excellent Computer skills – e.g. MS Word, Excel, and Power Point and email.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
Board Certification in Industrial Hygiene 
Experience as supervisor
Manufacturing experience in a primary metals setting
 
 
 

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