Regional EHS&S Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall Regional Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability compliance. Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties.

Job Location

• This is an onsite role based in Balzac, Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage environmental project activities including, scheduling, tracking, and planning for environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
• Develop a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements
• Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly
• Participate in workers compensation claims process with Management, HR, and carriers, including accident investigations, monitoring of claims, and proper reporting and follow-up.
• Negotiate settlements of all citations and responses to OSHA and environmental compliance issues
• Develop and implement sampling and monitoring plans which may include installing, operating, and maintaining equipment which monitor air, land, and/or water pollution levels
• Assess environmental risk of activities and advises team members of environmental impact.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering and any other related department on equipment safety, design, installation, and compliance
• Develop strategies to obtain environmental operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing installations
• Prepares and submits to the relevant regulatory agencies permit applications to obtain operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing permits.
• Evaluate current and proposed codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to find the impact on current and future programs and activities
• Prepare technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs
• Coordinates professional development opportunities for Plant Managers, General Managers and EH & S Coordinators
• Develops appropriate safety training materials and facilitates training sessions as needed
• Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations
• Coordinate with Regional EHS Director on global APG and CRH initiatives and strategies
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in science field, plus one to two years related experience and/or training in related functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to lead, provide direction, coach and mentor and problem solve
• Willingness to work with all levels of company to achieve safety expectations
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures and metrics
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
• Understands the value and importance of the hands-on approach
• Must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field identifying potential issues through frequent observation and soliciting individual input at the work area to verify root cause
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Compensation

• Base Salary $125,000-150,000
• Opportunity for annual bonus
• Monthly car allowance 
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Health Care
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Vacation Time