Environmental Health & Safety Manager

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Lead the implementation and administration of an effective EHS program that ensures a safe work environment for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors. Maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) regarding interpretation of EHS regulations

Build and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators. Serve as the primary contact for OSHA, EPA, or affiliated agencies

Maintain EHS metrics on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis and develop plans to improve performance by analyzing trends. Maintain OSHA logs and required associated records.

Align Bright Innovation Labs New Albany EHS goals with corporate strategies.

Investigate and analyze incidents and identify root cause(s). Follow 5-Why or Fault Tree Analysis investigative methods.

Assist engineering and production with development of corrective actions derived from incident investigations, audits, or inspections.

Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential or environmental impact.

Ensure EHS programs, policies, and procedures are compliant with applicable regulations and consistently implemented and enforced.

Maintain compliance with existing permit requirements. Submit new permit applications or permit renewals as necessary.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submittal of all required safety and environmental reports, records, and fees as required.

Facilitate site safety meetings. Conduct annual EHS trainings and orientation for new hires.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 40 CFR regulations and requirements.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Extended periods of standing and or walking through the production space

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day depending on shift assigned.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required, Master's degree desirable.

Five years of related experience preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Bilingual a plus.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment without sponsorship.

EEO STATEMENT

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

OTHER DUTIES

Subject to change