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SAFETY/EHS

Manager, Process Safety Management, Philadelphia, PA  to 120K
This position is responsible for all of the Chemicals Business Unit which includes 2 Phenol Plants; 4 Polymers; R&T; Chem HQ.

Management of Process Safety, Risk Assessments, Fire Protection Engineering, and development of Risk Management solutions to address insurance related issues/concerns. Manage and coach a staff of five PSM professionals. Develop Business Unit risk management philosophy and corporate standards by providing leadership for various matrix organizations to ensure business unit risks are effectively managed. Directs the development of strategies/tactical solutions addressing risk and insurance related issues. Provides project reviews, develops recommendations, addresses emerging issues, and resolves issues where technical differences may arise. Responsible for providing guidance in industry Best Practices, and prioritization of complex risk based issues to ensure company priorities are addressed.

Provides leadership in developing Process Safety Management (PSM) tools and to the PSM Task Team to ensure Best Practices are developed and implemented. Works with PSM Community and meets with senior management to gain alignment on company priorities and risk management options. 

Serves as Business Unit expert in the development of practices including; Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), RP-752 Analysis, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Qualatative Risk Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, establishing SIL Levels.

BS Technical degree. 10 years plant experience with strong technical, process operation and problem solving skills; effective oral, written and presentation skills; proven ability to manage and direct multiple complex projects, programs and systems; ability to manage a team of Engineers and develop a team atmosphere and approach; strong computer skills including predictive modeling, PHA software and tracking software; working knowledge of Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering regulations; experienced in conducting HAZOPS, risk assessments, development of standards, and management (both direct and through use of matrix organizations).

Environmental Manager, Houston, TX to 110K

Provides expertise and recommendations to management regarding current and developing environmental issues which impact refinery operations. Implements, coordinates, and monitors the overall effectiveness of these programs from both a company standpoint and for government requirements. May act as a contact for local state and federal agencies, attorneys, consultants, trade organizations and general public on environmental issues. Obtains favorable environmental permits for modification of existing and newly constructed facilities. Ensures ongoing refinery compliance with current and future environmental regulations. Designs effective environmental compliance programs that provide maximum flexibility for refinery operations. May serve as refinery liaison during state and federal environmental inspections at the refinery. Participates in engineering studies related to scope development and conceptual design for pollution abatement systems in the refinery. 
 
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental engineering required. Minimum of 10 years environmental experience from the Refinery or Petrochemical industry required. Supervisory experience required. Work specifically in the environmental field with direct experience with agencies and permitting is required. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations is required. Instruction on specific environmental programs, solutions to specific problems, and regulatory updates are available through formal seminars, technical society seminars or manufacturer's instructions.

Safety & Health Manager, IA & OH locations available to 80K

Major Rubber products manufacturer seeks Safety, Health & Hygiene Mgr. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive continuous improvement in all safety, health and hygiene indicators.
Develop and implement proactive and effective safety, health and hygiene processes.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and corporate safety, health and hygiene regulations.
Involved in the design, development, coaching, training and administration of safety, health and hygiene systems and programs.
Monitor and communicate all safety, health and hygiene metrics.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree is required.
A degree in a safety, health, environmental, engineering or technical discipline is preferred.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
Three to five years of experience in a safety / health / environmental role in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
The willingness and ability to work in a team-oriented, hands-on factory environment will be critical.
This position requires an excellent communicator who can lead and train co-workers at all levels.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, computer skills, presentation skills and training skills will all be valuable assets.
 

EHS Manager- Phoenix, AZ, to 85K
Provide safety leadership to the Southwest region (mostly Arizona and Nevada) through responding to and resolving internal customer safety, regulatory and technical issues. Position will lead and mentor 2-3 Safety Specialists and provide professional safety development to safety team and management.

Ideal experience would include background in OSHA, MSHA, DOT and construction safety. Additional duties include champion behavioral based safety initiatives, medical/workers compensation case management and program development. 

EHS Manager-  Northern MS to 70K
My client is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry and they are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for their manufacturing facility in the north Mississippi area. What this company is looking for is someone who has a good employment record, not a job hopper, with an automotive background. They would also be seeking an individual with an appropriate four-year degree and candidates from the Southeast would receive preferential consideration. In addition, skills on the environmental side are very important and these would include Title V and the ISO14001 environmental program. Some specifics would include administering and supporting all safety programs to ensure employee involvement and compliance to company, state and federal rules. Coordinate and conduct accident and loss investigations. Administer and support environmental programs by ensuring compliance to company, state and federal rules as well as administering wellness programs. Work on special assignments and projects as assigned. Excellent company and relocation provided. 

EHS Manager, Western KY to 90K
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing organization industrial health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) programs to ensure a safe, healthy, accident-free, and regulatory compliant work environment. They will design, implement, manage, and support employee and contractor programs that promote increased awareness in safety and health to prevent injuries, increase productivity, comply with mandatory regulations, decrease liability, increase cost savings, and provide amotivator for employees.

This position also coordinates and/or conducts regular Safety/Environmental training and education for management and employees on an on-going basis. Perform regular environmental inspections, maintain all permit and regulatory record keeping, manage all wastewater, air emissions, SARA, EPCRA, RCRA and related 
regulatory compliance, implement facilitys EHS. Management System Plan, prepare permit modifications, and interface with regulatory agencies. Work with engineering to ensure safety is engineered into equipment, workstations and work duties. Maintain MSDS system, & environmental emissions tracking system. 

Environmental Specialist-  Wilmington,DE to 95K
Responsible for the performance of a variety of technical and environmental activities, directly and by supervision, required in support of plant environmental programs/compliance, customer support, and Company objectives. Manages and completes multiple projects of moderate and high complexity and supports broader projects and program development. Serve as Company Environmental Support Services' (ESS) primary contact for multiple facilities/customers.

Provide direct support, guidance and oversight to Company facilities for environmental program development, coordination and implementation. Provide support for existing O&M contracts/facilities as well as transitions/pre-commercial support for new facilities. Support provision of contracted services to customers and initiatives to further Company growth. NOTE: the environmental scope of services provided to specific projects will be determined by contractual requirements and, as appropriate, by guidance from the Company Division Director.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in an environmental or engineering discipline with 4 or more years experience or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Significant experience with environmental compliance and environmental services required. 
Must have a strong technical knowledge of environmental program areas and familiarity with environmental regulatory areas applicable to industrial or energy sectors. Ability to communicate very well both orally and in writing. Organizational and customer service skills required. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and project management software. 

Manager of Safety, St. Louis, MO to 90K

Manages a staff of HSE field engineers supporting the HSE needs of assigned manufacturing buildings and laboratories. This includes setting goals, completing performance assessments as well as development plans.
Develops programs to execute audits of environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. 
Develop programs to improve compliance issues with environmental, health and safety regulations and/or company policies for laboratories and manufacturing.
Manages and coordinates compliance with PSM. Additionally, develops sustainable systems to ensure PSM compliance as well as improve hazard identification / management.
Assists in developing, reviewing and implementing new programs to reduce injury potential.
May serve as point of contact with emergency personnel.
Develops and assists in decision process for capital improvements to drive HSE.

Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a chemical, refining or pharmaceutical (animal or human) manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 1 year of supervisory / management experience.
Professional certifications such as CIH, SCP, PE, QEP are a plus.
Direct experience in at least one of the following areas: OSHA Process Safety 
Management, Large Quantity Generator hazardous waste program management, MACT standard implementation, Title V permit implementation, Industry-specific wastewater program management.

Assistant VP/Corporate Director EHS- NJ, 160-170K
Leading International Manufacturer / Distributor of consumer packaged goods with annual sales of over $5 billion seeks a Director of Corporate Safety , Health & Environmental for this newly created position. Individual should be able to communicate very effectively and have the vision and passion to drive change within an existing safety organization which entails manufacturing and distribution operations. The company is very up to date with their programs such as VPP Star accreditation, but they want to achieve even higher levels / state-of-the-art Safety, Health and Environmental programs. Individual should be a strategic thinker with the ability to conceptualize, develop and sell new innovative SHE programs to senior management. Senior management desires to improve the existing safety culture and requires a modern day "Best Practices" Safety Professional who can assume this newly created leadership role and take the company into the next generation of Safety Programs. Position reports to the VP of Corporate Engineering.. 

Individual should have a BS degree, MBA preferred and have Certifications such as CSP, CIH, etc. Excellent interpersonal, influencing skills and a passion for driving change are critical. Require minimum 10 years of prior safety experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment and have a track record with demonstrated successes in creating new SHE programs. Travel is minimum. 
 

Safety & Health Manager-Minneapolis, MN, 85-95K
Major Oil & Gas company seeks Safety Mgr to oversee Gas Terminal operations. Sould have BS degree in Safety with 10 years experience in Safety & Health from Chemical, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas environment. 
 

EHS Engineer- Battle Creek, MI to 70K 
BS degree in related field with 3 to 5 years exp in a Manufacturing setting or at least partially in manufacturing.  Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA/ANSI/HAZ-COM/SARA TITLE III/ SW PPP/Permitting.  Will lead and guide all EHS issues at plant level with over 300 employees/non-union/3-shift operation.  Plant size will be expanding by close to 50% over next 12-15 months.  Position is open due to dividing up duties of person who previously oversaw several plants.  Part of Fortune 500 Corporation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
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