Environmental Health & Safety Manager at The Andersons Inc in Lubbock, Texas

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for leading the management of Environmental Health & Safety initiatives at assigned locations.

Key Safety Responsibilities

• Lead locations in Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF), Life Critical Policies and catastrophic risk reduction by providing training and education, coaching and mentoring.


• Guide the development of business EHS policies and procedures.


• Lead incident investigations and define risk classifications through proper risk assessment and implement control methods.


• Develop and implement training programs


• Collect data and analyze trends/gaps to make EHS recommendations for locations.


• Collaborate with leaders to identify/classify near-miss and incident risks.


• Ensure operations activities incorporate all necessary auditing, monitoring, reporting and inspections to comply with standards


• Manage locations compliance and safety initiatives through company safety management system and make recommendations for improvements.


• Management and oversight of Process Safety Management systems within the business unit

Key Environmental Responsibilities

• Developing and preserving the standard operating procedures in accordance with the environmental compliance, interpreting the environmental disturbance risks, and communicating with environmental regulatory authorities for compliance assistance


• Aiding Corporate Environmental in creating and developing presentation reports of environmental regulations and proceedings for submitting it to regulatory bodies.


• Inspecting and evaluating the proceedings of organizational facilities with regards to compliance laws and regulations of local, state, and federal government.


• Updating plans and specifications for managing the hazardous chemical substances, providing back up plan in case of emergencies like accidental spillage, and training the workers to handle the cleanup procedure with safety


• Assisting in preparation of presentation files of emergency preparedness training for workers and employees, conducting workshop and seminars for training purposes, and developing the emergency management exercise


• Conducting internal staff studies analysis for implementing the environmental procedures in regulatory compliance, preparing the reports and presentation documents regarding the compliance, and sending the same to regulatory authorities


• Developing the management information systems for identifying the location of potentially hazardous materials, and tracking the maintenance operation of the same


• Supervising the work of all the employees hired by the organization and outside contractors who are involved in handling the hazardous material, and investigating on any complains filed by employees regarding those hazardous materials


• Maintaining all the records of process, handing, and shipment of the hazardous material, tracking its location and disposal details if required, and coordinate with the regulatory authorities regarding the same


• Updating themselves on the latest development regarding environmental safety, new laws implemented in federal, state, or local regulatory bodies under the environment protection act, and related program areas assigned to them


• Sampling the hazardous waste in industrial area, performing bulk sampling if required, carrying out the field work if required, and maintaining proper reports of sampling data


• Coordinating with the waste management program developer and regulatory agencies, and providing advice and consultation to them within their area of expertise


• Management and oversight of Risk Management Profiles throughout the business unit

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors or supervises large, complex technical or business support or production operations team(s)


• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function


• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operations challenges


• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from senior manager


• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required


• 5-7 years' relevant experience required


• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification preferred


• 50% travel requirement

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances


• Disability insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid Lunch (onsite only)


• Relocation assistance available if needed

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

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