EHS Coordinator at US Silica Company in Rockwood, Michigan

Job Description:

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica’s wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics®. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics® is an innovative leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient.

During our 122- year history, we have developed strengths in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable us to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 400 diversified product types to customers across our end markets. Our employees accept challenges, grow as a team, and value working hard and dedication to achieve a common goal. We operate 27 production facilities across the United States and control millions of tons of commercial silica reserves and other materials that are used to produce products that meet American Petroleum Institute ("API") frac sand specifications.

The EHS Coordinator reports directly to the Plant Manager, but also works with the Corporate EHS team. This position is responsible for the implementation and management of corporate environmental, health, and safety programs, as well as, developing, training and recommending specific environmental health and safety related programs and activities, while following corporate and government regulations and guidelines.

The primary responsibilities of the EHS Coordinator will be implementation, administration, training, and enforcement of the plant-wide safety, health, and environmental programs. They will also be responsible for keeping abreast of any new EHS developments through attending courses and maintaining contact with other EHS professionals and regulatory agencies as well as promoting personal development and awareness of EHS issues and concerns in all plant personnel.  Maintain a consistent presence out in the plant accomplishing heightened vigilance and awareness with plant activities.

This position works with a minimal amount of supervision and works approximately 60 percent of the time out in the plant environment. The EHS Coordinator will work closely with all levels of the plant and corporate organizations and will need to work before internal and external groups. This position requires some travel and also a flexible work schedule. It is very important that the EHSC is able to respond effectively to emergency situations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implementation, administration, and enforcement of plant-wide safety, health, and environmental programs.


• Track, write, and maintain permits, licenses, and certifications associated with the Rockwood Plant.


• Keep abreast of new EHS developments through attending courses and maintaining contact with other EHS professionals and regulatory agencies.


• Promote personal development and awareness of EHS issues and concerns in all plant personnel.


• Champion the training program.


• Be in the plant monitoring, auditing, and promptly addressing safety activities/concerns


• Develop a strong and reputable relationship with both hourly and management employees


• Assist, train, and educate plant management and employees to develop, maintain, and ensure cooperation and understanding of the company and regulatory environmental, safety, and health programs/processes/regulations.


• Industrial Hygiene Sampling (Noise, dust, other)


• Lead EHS Committee and execute actionable items


• Investigate Incidents and enter into Industry Safe Compliance Management System


• Accompany regulatory agency officials during inspections


• Attend corporate EHS functions and report back to plant leadership

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

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  Organization – Needs to address projects in a logical manner and be methodical in approaching issues that are complex; Possesses the ability to handle several different projects or requests with a plan and structure while still keeping them as individual requirements.


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  Communication – Needs to demonstrate good verbal skills and be able to speak to all levels of the plant organization; Ability to write clear and concise reports and documents with logical and understandable language that speaks to the message that the writer is trying to deliver.


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  Cooperation – Have the ability to work well with all levels of employees in the organization and be flexible when decisions are made contrary to personal views.


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  Problem Analysis & Creativity – Need to be able to identify EHS problems, secure relevant information, identify possible causes, and suggest possible solutions; will need to have the ability to develop new and unique approaches to existing or traditional situations.


• Knowledge
  
  
  
  • EHS Regulations and Policies – Knowledge of company policies and government regulations pertaining to EHS issues.
  
  
  • Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and requirements as it pertains to Metal/Nonmetal mines. Experience with environmental permitting, reporting and compliance.
  
  
  • Training Programs – Familiarity with the types of materials and instruction that is available to support EHS programs.
  
  
  • Industry Requirements – Knowledge of the plant processes, equipment, positions, and generally accepted industrial practices.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• 5+ years’ experience in the EHS role at a mine site


• MSHA training experience/ blue card holder


• Knowledge of MSHA standards


• Knowledge of environmental standards

Environmental, Health & Safety