EHS, Environment, Health & Safety Manager, Bilingual

• Conduct and continuously assess organization wide EHS preparedness and compliance, identify gaps and oversee plans to remediate and maintain.
• Ensures that all other specifically required training is provided for all employees.

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Ensure the development, implementation and updating of required written safety and health programs and plans. These may include, as needed:

• Hazard Communication Program
• Exposure Control Program (Bloodborne Pathogens, TB)
• Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Program (PPE)
• Respiratory Protection Program
• Hazard Communication Program (GHS)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Emergency Action Plan
• Reviews processes and operating procedures/records and provides input for EHS considerations.
• Develops and implements accident investigation techniques, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures. Ensures accidents, incidents, near misses and other non-conformances are appropriately documented and followed up on. Compiles and submits accident reports.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Ensure that OSHA300 log of occupational injuries and illnesses is maintained.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time
• Maintain required E, H & S documents/files, as well as training records.
• Ensure all outside contractors observe company EHS requirements.
• Direct any staff or outside contracted personnel engaged in EHS related functions.
• Works collaboratively with management and Human Resources to ensure full EHS compliance.

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Working knowledge of current applicable EHS regulations and standards.
• Training program development background.
• Skill in auditing/inspecting operations.
• Solid time and resource management skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to work independently to plan, create, & implement.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must possess ability to effectively work with all levels of employees, yet possess the strength to institute safety related procedures without compromise.

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the steel industry or heavy manufacturing.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Certifications in relevant EHS areas.

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