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Veolia | Water Tech · 4 weeks ago

EHS Manager

Odessa, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services specializing in water, energy, and waste management. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager will implement and improve the company's environmental program, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Environmental Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment

Implement, maintain, and improve all aspects of the company's environmental program including site compliance, health and safety program development, compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA and state / local requirements

Provide environmental, health, and safety support to the company; maintain company policies adhering to local, state, and federal EHS regulations

Utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals

Champion a culture of EHS excellence by embedding a mindset of continuous improvement, proactive risk management, and employee empowerment

Initiate and influence integration of EHS policies and practices into the business

Lead and manage a variety of EHS requirements and compliance implementation which includes regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting and treatment and hazardous waste

Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, occupational diseases, near misses and environmental issues / misses to determine root causes and preventive measures

Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing

Implement / modify EHS programs and procedures to ensure company compliance

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements including retention of all required records and documentation

Work with consultants and contractors on related EHS issues; maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, and third-party contractors to facilitate emergency response

Develop and work with site teams focused on EHS program development, implementation and improvement

Support Capital Project design and implementation by acting as EHS subject matter expert and supporting contractor management on site

Modify and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems; ensure effective EHS education programs are in place and conduct EHS education programs which include coordination of worker training in areas such as environmental and safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment

Review engineered systems through the design phase with an EHS mindset

Organize and drive feedback to engineering for sustained project and project delivery environment

Assign and track employee training and certifications

Oversee the testing of air quality, noise, and temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations and perform or direct environmental monitoring as required by permits or examine permits to ensure compliance with requirements

Verify that safety equipment such as hearing protection and respirators is available to employees, and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper use and fit

Review field Job Safety Analysis, issue work permits, perform safety observations

Communicate with fellow Veolia employees, production team members, engineering, process & controls groups to ensure issues are recorded and understood to allow uninterrupted customer service

Recommend process safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemicals

Plan emergency response drills

Perform HAZOP/What if?/PHA/FMEA as needed

Root Cause Analysis for incident investigation

Lead Veolia safety initiatives and measure progress toward successfully meeting corporate expectations

Qualification

EHS program developmentRegulatory complianceRoot cause analysisEnvironmental Science degreeEHS risk recognitionCertification CHMMCertification CSPCertification CIHAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with exposure to several EHS areas in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment

Certification in related subjects (CHMM, CSP, CIH, QISP etc.)

Partner and influence across functional teams

Be able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgement while adapting to dynamic business & industry situations

Active listening

Experience with root cause analysis methods (Apollo, FMEA, Bowtie, Fishbone, Tap Root, etc.)

Demonstrated EHS risk recognition and auditing skills

Demonstrate ability to influence without authority by engaging cross-functional teams, frontline employees, and senior leaders to adopt and embed EHS best practices

Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders, guiding them to proactively identify and mitigate EHS risks through shared ownership

Experience presenting to executive leadership and external regulatory agencies with clarity, authority, and strategic insight

Transformational leadership to coach and guide leaders to have meaningful safety conversations

Communicating EHS expectations effectively through leveraging of technical and business proficiency with client stakeholders, sub-contractors and internal project team members

Removing obstacles or guiding the team to remove obstacles to ensure work proceeds with a high level of safety standards and awareness

Building a trusting EHS culture where concerns can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on results and problem solving

Knowledge of EHS issues including regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting and treatment, and hazardous waste

Strong communication and documentation skills with attention to detail; self-starter that works well in a team environment

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Proficient analytical skills including advanced Root Cause determination skills

Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity

Ability and willingness to work confined space entry

Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial

Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Veolia | Water Tech

As the world leader in water technologies and services, Veolia relies on its 17,500 water technology experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive both performance and sustainability, without compromise.

Founded in 1853

Aubervilliers, Île-de-France, FR

10001+ employees