Position Summary:
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plays a critical part in promoting a safe work environment within a galvanizing facility, minimizing risk, and supporting continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA and all local safety regulations.
- Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility.
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Monitor compliance with hazard communication, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hearing conservation plan, emergency action plan, fall protection, and PPE requirements.
- Environmental Management Maintain all site-specific Environmental Plans in accordance with the latest Federal, state, and city regulations- (Stormwater pollution prevention plan, Source reduction pollution prevention plan, Facility contingency preparedness plan, Hazardous waste determination plan, SPCC) Assist with reporting requirements (e.g., Tier II, TRI, Annual waste summary, P2.
- Promote waste reduction and sustainability initiatives.
- Follow and manage all record keeping requirements specified by the Air permit.
- Collect samples of active waste profiles for accurate profile analysis.
- Schedule all hazardous, class 1 non, and class 2 waste with transportation and TSDF.
- Keep and maintain all waste manifests married.
- Schedule processing tank pump-out to waste tank for preventive maintenance Collect processing tank samples for 3rd party lab analysis including Sulfuric acid pickle tanks, Zinc ammonium chloride Flux tanks, and Sodium hydroxide Caustic tank.
- Collect daily samples for In-house lab titration testing for concentrations on acid percentage, Iron percentage, Baume, PH, and temperature.
- Purchase Bulk load shipments for chemical inventory Training & Development Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Ensure employees are trained in proper handling of chemicals and equipment used in galvanizing processes.
- Maintain Forklift and crane certifications up to date.
- Program Administration Maintain accurate records of safety training, inspections, incidents, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in developing and updating safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Track safety metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Operational Support Work closely with production teams to identify hazards and implement safe work practices.
- Support safe operation of galvanizing equipment, including kettles, cranes, and acid tanks.
- Manage all recycling activities and programs that include the Zinc recovery unit (MZR), Flux recycling unit (BETA), Acid recycling Unit (PHOENIX) Manage the byproducts sold for recovery.
