EHS Manager

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Manages the Safety, Health, and Security at the Bayport, TX site to provide 1) program leadership 2) a safe and healthy work environment 2) comply with applicable regulations and company policies, and 3) support business activities. The position directs site implementation activities utilizing multi-functional specialties of environmental, process safety, personnel safety, Industrial Hygiene, fire protection, emergency response, training, security and construction safety for the Bayport site.

This position is responsible for compliance and oversight for all regulatory, Evonik, and North American Region Environmental, Health, Safety and Security regulations. This also includes applicable industry best practices including NFPA, ANSI, and ASME. This position is responsible for management of changes to those requirements, regulatory and corporate reporting, auditing and follow-up.

The position is considered an ESH Resource based on ESH expertise and will participate to support the Region ESH Service Department based on availability. The work will be implemented by individuals on teams to support business line /site/service unit activities to meet company requirements and standards. While implementing work the employee is required to contribute as a team member and work across business segment /Service unit lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the ESHS Department for optimum performance and maintain a technically competent staff.

• To ensure staff have strategic direction, required training as well as appropriate coaching and professional growth
• Share leadership in site improvement efforts and general management of the facility consistent with the stated beliefs, values, and behavioral standards of the site.
• To ensure compliance with all ESHS regulations
• To manage ESHS expenses
• To ensure effective department service to all levels of the organization

Evaluate and measure current site environmental, safety, health and security performance against established company requirements, benchmark standards, identify and implement corrective action to ensure site ESHS goals and objectives are achieved.

• To develop, maintan and communicate site safety metrics and execute action plans to ensure continuous improvement
• To perform safety assessment for all plant operations

Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with company, site, and governmental regulation.

Provide direction and support in developing and maintaining line management environment, safety, health and security skills.

Implement cost measurement, control, and reduction programs related to safety, training, and emergency response. 

• Implement cost measurement, control, and reduction programs related to safety, training and emergency response. 
• Prepare an annual budget related to these areas. 
• Create purchase requisitions necessary to implement the portion of the Loss Prevention program under this position’s span of control.

Manage and direct the site environmental, safety, health and security process by utilizing educational training and knowledge and a seasoned experience background.

• Ensure the annual training plan is up to date in relation to environmental training requirements, such as RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, TSCA, etc and Process Safety.
• To ensure effective training programs are executed and maintained, such as RCRA, SARA, SPCC and Contingency Plan to site personnel.
• Coordinate training as required with site trainers.

Manage the Site Emergency Response Program

• Function as the “Process Safety and Environmental Specialist”, reporting to the Planning Section Chief, in the site’s Incident Command System.
• Establish and maintain a leadership role in both in-plant and off-site incident response.
• Ensure representation from Bayport at CIMA Zone 4 and General Membership meetings, annual drills, and training sessions.
• Assist ESHS in carrying out the committee’s objectives, including updating the Bayport Emergency Preparedness Manual and implementing any changes that are made. 
• Maintain regulatory knowledge by personally keeping current by attendance at various courses/seminars needed to maintain certification (e.g., Fire School, HAZWOPER, HAZMAT Specialist, CPR/First Aid).
• Ensure oversight of Fire Brigade, Medical and Rescue Team Leaders, and off-site Transportation Emergency Response Team.
• Function as an Assessment Team and/or Ride-Out Crew member pertaining to Hurricanes.
• Prepare Crisis Management plans and protocols.

Take part in site meetings to communicate and receive feedback for the department. This also includes work teams to improve programs.

Manage security offices and security program that provides visitor and vendor access, conducts visitor safety orientation, site security patrol, and incident investigation.

• Keeps Bayport management team abreast of all federal, state and local fire safety and Dept of Homeland security regulations and policies that impact the facility.
• To manage the four site contract Security Officers
• Assists with and leads as required the investigation into safety and security related incidents, prepares reports and submits as required
• Audit compliance with security procedures and methods and routinely inspect physical facilities security systems.
• To ensure compliance with security policies and procedures including maintaining compliance with Homeland Security & DOT requirements
• To provide support to Saratoga Springs plant with regards to security
• Function as the Site Security Officer (SSO)/Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Ensure security incident reporting is performed.

Manage and participate in the legal activities associated with the safety and health function with regard to policies, procedures, industrial hygiene, incident and accident investigation, and worker’s compensation support.

• To oversee, in tandem with site Emergency Services, Safety and Security Specialist thorough investigation of all site work related accidents, incidents, near misses and property damage by ensuring root cause analysis is performed, follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained
• To manage and maintain OSHA log
• To manage the industrial hygiene monitoring of employees
• To conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs

To Manage the Loss Prevention program at Bayport.

• Direct loss-prevention efforts aimed to reduce incidents and enhance personnel response through the use of training, drills, and audits. 
• Champion specific site loss-prevention initiatives.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the loss prevention program related to mitigation systems for the H2O2 plant. 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and recommend training to meet loss-prevention philosophy and needs. 
• Ensure compliance of loss-prevention initiatives and programs with applicable corporate guidelines and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA, etc.).
• Participate in HAZOPs, PHAs, and incident investigations as warranted or requested.
• Initiate, plan, and promote process projects which maintain or improve the Loss Prevention impact of the facility.

Participate in external associations and meetings representing the site.

• Function as plant liaison to La Porte LEPC.
• Function as plant liaison to the Texas Chemical Council and actively participate in subcommittees.
• Function as plant liaison or appoint a designee to the East Harris County Manufacturer’s Association. 
• Participate in local CAC meetings as directed by Resident Manager.

Support and develop communications programs for the site aligned with regional and global programs

To manage and ensure process safety, health, environmental and DOT compliance

• To ensure routine inspections are done timely and effectively, including but not limited to inspections of fire extinguisher, eye wash stations, satellite accumulation storages, etc.
• To ensure all environmental permits are maintained and current
• To manage all on-site inspections
• To ensure site activities are within permit limits
• To oversee waste shipments and ensure that EPA, TCEQ and DOT regulations are met
• To manage and ensure compliance with all process safety management systems and critical compliance requirements for the site.
• To manage scheduling and compliance for site PSS studies and revalidations.
• To lead and continuously improve all environmental and health & safety programs

Function as the site’s TSCA Coordinator.

• Review TSCA implementation and compliance guide
• Complete and submit assessments
• Conduct annual self assessment
• Review and update annual applicability form

Any other Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security needs for the Bayport site

REQUIREMENTS

• BS Chemical, Health and Safety, Industrial or Environmental Engineering, preferred
• Professional certification preferred (CSP, CHMM, CIH, CPEA)
• 5+ years of experience in ESHS, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment
• 3+ years’ experience in a managerial/team leader role with direct reports
• Proven ability to influence actions and mindsets in leadership team
• Strong communication skills are a requirement of the position in addition to the ability to work effectively in a multi-user environment

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Emma Martinez [C]

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