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.