Enviromental Health & Safety Manager

 EJ has an immediate opening for an Environmental, Safety & Health Manager.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.

The core strength of our essential business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

EJ is a family owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma. Ardmore is a rural, yet progressive, city set amidst ample outdoor sporting opportunities and conveniently located about halfway between Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SUMMARY

Establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment.  Plans, directs, and coordinates environmental activities of the foundry to include the permitting of systems in the air, water, solid waste and hazardous waste areas and recycling of residual materials (i.e. spent sands, slag, etc.). Carries out the Corporate Environmental Policy which is to maximize the use of recyclable or reusable materials in production processes, minimize the impact of production processes and products on the environment and strive for continuous environmental improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES accomplished personally or through subordinates include the following.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Makes studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by EJ personnel.
• Formulates general safety policies and procedures to be followed by EJ personnel in compliance with state and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, shops, fire prevention and safety program.
• Inspects or tours EJ facilities and offices to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated. Provides training where necessary.
• Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances.
• Continually monitors compliance issues such as MSDS files, OSHA reporting, etc. Conducts in plant surveys where necessary to monitor possible health hazards.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and prepares material and evidence for EJ use in hearings, law suits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles, submits and maintains all accident reports required by regulatory agencies, as well as internal reports and records.
• Oversees the administration of worker's compensation programs, including occupational rehabilitation, return to light duty concerns, disputed claims and settlement negotiations.
• Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Ensures that the safety department staff is properly trained.
• Works in conjunction with engineering department to maintain environmental compliance.
• Develops and maintain all facility permits covering equipment and process material for air, water, and solid waste areas (i.e. Title V, NPDES, Stormwater).
• Establishes and maintains all environmental recordkeeping and reporting functions (i.e. SARA Tier II, Form R, MAERS reports).
• Assists in selecting contractors and consultants and manages their efforts in specific environmental project areas (i.e. stack testing).
• Coordinates disposal of all foundry residual materials (i.e. solid waste, waste oil, and waste coolants).
• Plans and coordinates recycling activities for foundry by-products and maintains material records.
• Works with local, state and federal regulatory agency personnel to obtain permits and inspect process operations.
• Promotes company and industry environmental interests through participation with appropriate industry associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Safety and Environmental Departments.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; and three or more years of safety and or environmental related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, environmental regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety & Health & Safety Official (CHSO) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.