Description:
The EHS Supervisor is responsible for implementing and overseeing Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs at assigned plant(s). These programs include, but are not limited to: environmental, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, product safety, emergency response, loss prevention, process safety, security and medical programs. This individual provides guidance and facilitates a collaborative approach to site management on implementation of EHS programs in order to reduce accidents, injuries, and environmental releases. The EHS supervisor stays current on relevant Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and facilitates site compliance with applicable regulations. EHS Supervisor provides oversight of required training, permitting and reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping. Maintains appropriate safety equipment and general support of the EHS culture. EHS Supervisor performs other tasks as assigned by the EHS Regional Manager or Director of EHS and site manager to support EHS programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:
Develop and communicate Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures
Develop, organize and communicate metrics to track EHS performance
Provide site EHS leadership through management by example and relationship development
Provide comprehensive and effective EHS training
Design and implement training to address any gaps identified
Create opportunities for expanded employee involvement and participation in EHS matters
Lead and/or oversee incident investigations and drive EHS action items to completion
Conduct periodic assessments or inspections of EHS programs to identify and correct deficiencies related to compliance with the EHS policies and procedures
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Interfaces with site personnel to identify hazards, and to develop and implement corrective/improvement measures; this could include the review and approval of specific work permits, as well as participation in incident investigation teams, safety audits, design reviews, process safety reviews, project review teams, and/or job task analysis
Maintaining site Compliance Manual, Incident Management Database, Action Item Database and EHS Calendar including routine reporting, audits and permit renewals
Promoting proactive safety participation by all employees and ensuring injuries, illnesses, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated
Developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health and safety programs and policies to meet or exceed compliance with Federal, State, or Provincial, & local regulations, internal policies and customer requirements (including, for example, WCB, CSA, TDG, EPA, WHIMIS, OSHA, DOT, DHS, Responsible Care Codes and RC 14001 requirements)
Supports the industrial hygiene program through air and noise monitoring and exposure assessments and prepares reports
Participating in Quality Assurance and supporting continual improvement under the ISO 9000 and RC14001 process
Maintaining all documentation essential to efficient operations of the EHS program
Monitor interactions with regulatory authorities, insurance, or EHS consultants on issues impacting manufacturing operations
Ensure environmental permits and reporting are up to date
Ensure permit requirements are adhered to
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering or other relevant discipline a must
Professional and/or industry certifications (i.e. OHS, CSP, CIH, or CHMM) highly preferred
10+ years of experience in either chemical processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper, or similar industry with process safety and mechanical integrity programs required
Proven leadership record in driving safety culture and leading continuous improvements
Must be able to work in matrix organization and influence others without authority
Working knowledge of WCB, CSA, OSHA (or Provincial equivalent for Canadian positions) and EPA (or Provincial equivalent Canadian Positions) regulations and reporting requirements
High level of computer skills in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint)
Must be willing to travel up to 25%
Additional desirable skills:
Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes
ISO 9000 and RC14001 knowledge
Knowledge of asbestos and lead based paint regulations.
Familiarity with TDG, DOT regulations, CSA, NFPA and other recognized industry standards.
Knowledge of worker’s compensation requirements
First Aid / CPR Certification
Training or knowledge of Hazardous material response (40 hr. Haz-Mat Technician level) and confined space rescue
Ability to conduct Process Hazard Analysis using HAZOP or equivalent method
Ability to conduct and/or lead incident investigations to determine root cause
Location
Ft. Saskatchewan , FL
Minimum Experience (yrs):
10
Required Education:
Not Specified
