The Environmental Health & Safety Manager would oversee an assigned region, covering a number of states. In conjunction and cooperation with existing Regional Safety Managers, the incumbent will be tasked in overseeing all Health and Safety for the region. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance throughout all Company H&S Policies and will work directly with both hourly and salaried site personnel to improve our overall safety culture and will play an important role in maintaining the EHS culture. The EHS Manager will also assign work and manage workloads of subordinate HSE staff, provide guidance and feedback for team members in accomplishing tasks and goals, set expectations and clarify responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements environmental compliance programs, contingency plans and best management programs.
• Assist in the implementation of occupational health and safety programs meant to ensure the wellbeing of employees, contractors or visitors.
• Ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations and standards, including active disposal site permits, storm water plans and underground /aboveground storage tanks.
• Audits and assist in the proper documentation and investigation of accidents or injuries, and guides implementation of corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
• Tracks participation in environmental, health and safety related training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety theory, regulations and Company policy.
• Conduct specialized training for all company branches on request.
• Review the record keeping process and branch filing for safety meetings, DOT logs and files, VCR’s and vehicle inspection reports.
• Assist in generating monthly DOT and safety subject matter and annual themes.
• Conduct random audit in each division.
• Conduct observations from a variety of perspectives including landfill, in cab, pre/post trip, and randomly conduct blind observations.
• Develop new ways to monitor and conduct new-hire driver training.
• Provide leadership in the continuing participation in SWANA Rodeo’s.
• Maintain a working knowledge of basic environmental principles and standards.
• Evaluate facility conditions which require the application or changes in permit.
• Communicate with federal and state environmental agencies for permit applications, modifications, or renewals.
• Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans on annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source.
• Schedule and conduct “Coaching the Refuse Truck Driver” classes.
• Attend safety, transportation and environmental classes for continuing education.
• Seek ways to minimize accident/injury frequencies and severe losses to the Company.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
• Four (4) year degree in safety, environmental management or technology.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in risk management or related field.
• Certifications in IOSH, OSHA and/or EMS preferred.
• Possess valid state driver’s license.
• Combination of education and/or experience.
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., copier, facsimile, personal computer, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to write moderate level correspondence to employees, management and vendors via internal and external memorandums and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information to management or others in a group or individual setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision and heavy deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel and reach.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 15 pounds up to 1/3 of the time.
WorkingConditions:
• Work in indoor environment 60% of the time.
• 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.
• Extensive travel is required.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
