EHS Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall EHS compliance. Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties :

• Manage environmental project activities including, scheduling, tracking, and planning for environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans
• Develop a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements
• Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly
• Participate in workers compensation claims process with Management, HR, and carriers, including accident investigations, monitoring of claims, and proper reporting and follow-up
• Negotiate settlements of all citations and responses to OSHA and environmental compliance issues
• Develop and implement sampling and monitoring plans which may include installing, operating, and maintaining equipment which monitor air, land, and / or water pollution levels
• Assess environmental risk of activities and advises team members of environmental impact
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering and any other related department on equipment safety, design, installation, and compliance
• Develop strategies to obtain environmental operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing installations
• Prepares and submits to the relevant regulatory agencies permit applications to obtain operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing permits
• Evaluate current and proposed codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to find the impact on current and future programs and activities
• Prepare technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal / external needs
• Coordinates professional development opportunities for Plant Managers, General Managers and EH & S Coordinators
• Develops appropriate safety training materials and facilitates training sessions as needed
• Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations
• Coordinate with Regional EHS Director on global APG and CRH initiatives and strategies
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in science field, and 2+ years related experience and / or training in related functions;

or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Ability to lead, provide direction, coach and mentor and problem solve
• Willingness to work with all levels of company to achieve safety expectations
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures and metrics
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
• Understands the value and importance of the hands-on approach
• Must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field identifying potential issues through frequent observation and soliciting individual input at the work area to verify root cause

Physical Environment

• Must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• May require traveling up to 50% of the time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
30+ days ago