Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

About the Company

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, our unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions.

Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

For more than 150 years we have provided the finest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service at all levels.

ASC Engineered Solutions provides expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining, and oil and gas.

Our comprehensive line of products includes : pipe couplings, plain-end fittings, valves, cast and malleable iron fittings, forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and hardware, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, and much more.

The EHS Manager will continue the implementation of the ASC Environmental, Health and Safety Management system, helping to build a safety focused culture across all functions at our manufacturing facility in Henderson, TN.

The EHS Manager will maintain the facilities' EHS performance metrics, and prepare reports. This role will report to the Plant Manager, and work closely with all levels of management within the site.

Job Description Continued

GENERAL EHS :

• Direct and guide the compliance and maintenance of the environmental, safety and health management system (AEMS)
• Ensure effective development and delivery of all EHS related training and education programs, maintain EHS training records
• Leads the development, execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of EHS programs
• Apply technical knowledge to improve site EHS performance
• Identifies, prioritizes, and communicates site EHS risks including inspecting and evaluating the environment, equipment, and processes and developing controls to eliminate or reduce the risk and facilitate compliance with government regulations and industry standards.

Actively engages with all Operational changes to assess EHS impacts of change and communicates requirements to appropriate project teams.

• Maintain and coordinate facilities’ EHS performance metrics, prepare and submit reports to ensure that performance data is communicated to all applicable parties, internal and external.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries and concerns related to EHS.
• Liaison with Sustainability teams; identify and coordinate data collection for ESG initiatives, compile required data on key initiatives

SAFETY :

Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, develop action plans and maintain records of closure of corrective actions;

maintain site’s OSHA 300 Log and first aid documentation; completes documentation for Workers Comp as necessary and Corporate EHS tracking.

Facilitate safety by training, mentoring and coaching others at the facility who have responsibilities for safety programs, safe work practices, and safety teams;

provide assistance regarding the evaluation of risk and employee safety recommendations and complaints; assist with the identification and application of acceptable corrective measures.

• Observes workers and work practices, guides and promotes safe work performance by developing and preparing JSAs or safety operating procedures, and identifying equipment to be utilized based on regulatory compliance and corporate standards, and implement accordingly.
• Conducting and / or coordinating industrial hygiene testing (and other testing as required) according to regulatory standards.

Maintain exposure databases. Create sampling reports and action plans as directed. Ability to conduct respirator, noise, indoor air quality, ergonomics, chemical and other health surveys.

• Leading the Safety Committee tours and meetings. Assist in developing corrective action items for safety tour findings, document findings, and follow up to ensure adequate and timely closure of the corrective action requests and ensures that coordinated safety training and motivational campaigns are conducted and documented in association with company policies.
• Participates in the management of a behavior-based safety program throughout the facility. Adjust or modify the program to achieve maximum employee participation and results

ENVIRONMENTAL :

Ensure industrial operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations by interpreting standards, developing and enforcing adherence to regulations, and advising management on needed actions.

Generate environmental reports and maintain permits as per state and federal regulations.

• Acts as liaison with government agencies, insurance carrier inspectors, serves as site management representative in case of inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and to minimize citations and fines for noncompliance.
• Develops and implements environmental inspection policies and procedures; schedule routine inspections and audits to monitor environmental compliance.
• Lead and execute projects to reduce overall environmental aspects and impact from site operations; develop effective environmental strategies as well as review and recommend improvements to existing environmental strategies.
• Develop budget timelines for environmental operations and develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality.
• Stay updated with environmental trends and legislation.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or other related fields with emphasis in industrial safety programs or equivalent
• 5-7 years related EHS experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and experience with regulatory reporting
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, foundry or metal machining a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead others
• Ability to document / record Information in written or electronic form
• Ability to research EHS topics using the internet
• Ability to travel for training, audits, etc.
• Flexibility to transition to other shifts as needed for EHS activities such as training, IH sampling, etc.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands :

The work environment is representative of those in both a standard manufacturing office environment and a standard machine shop / foundry environment.

Site’s environment typical exposure could include the following working conditions : extreme heat and cold, noise, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, silica / lead, and metallic particles.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; bend; kneel; crouch (bend at knees);
• stoop; crawl; balance; walk; use hand / fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; repetitive motion; reach with hands and arms;
• reach above / below shoulder; reach to floor; lift from arm level : turn head sideways, up and down; good eye / hand / foot dexterity;

climb ladders / stairs; and talk or hear.

ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.