Regional EHS Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Operations to ensure effective adherence to the company’s EHS programs including regular facility assessments to ensure facility compliance with general regulatory/permit requirements as well as company requirements. Conduct routine and random audits and provide feedback. Work with operations and internal teams on any issues identified.
• Provide Operational support in managing incidents, ensure they are appropriately captured, perform root cause, identify effective corrective actions and track them to completion.
• Support best management practices through continuous improvement, incident management and communication to minimize accident/injury frequency and minimize risk.
• Communicate with Operations on overall KPI’s.
• Provide feedback and support to other departments within EHS&C and other support functions, assist in improvement of safety program development, training content, best management practices, standard work instructions and overall improvement to company policies and programs.
• EHS subject matter expert for region while also working with Corp EHS&C.
• Support new acquisition integration as it relates to EHS functions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety theory, regulations and Company policy.
• Provide guidance on transportation issues
• Ensure documentation and record keeping for safety meetings, DOT logs and files, VCR’s and vehicle inspection reports.
• Conduct observations from a variety of perspectives including landfill, in cab, pre/post trip, and randomly conduct blind observations.
• Provide operational support to ensure new-hire driver training is being conducted.
 

Environmental Issues
• Maintain a working knowledge of basic environmental principles and standards.
• Work with Operations and other EHS&C team members to provide feedback on any issues identified to provide continues improvement and avoid any potential noncompliance situation.
• Perform routine audits and provide coaching and guidance to Operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• 4 year degree in safety, environment, EHS management, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 plus years of experience in EHS compliance.
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of OSHA, general knowledge of DOT and EPA or applicable state regulations.
• Ability to gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
• Deadline driven with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Google workspace.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Candidates must be comfortable with a fast paced, opportunity filled work environment.
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job requirements.
• A quick learner and self-starter with solid work habits who works well under pressure with constant re-prioritization of duties.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information.
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives.
• Work in indoor environment 60% of the time. Remainder of time will be spend outdoors at hauling companies, transfer stations, MRF and landfill or other physical locations.
• Environmental noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Early morning start times are occasional to frequent.
• Travel is required.

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