Green Plains Inc. · 2 days ago
Vice President of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
Omaha Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expGreen Plains Inc. is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable ingredients. The Vice President, Environmental, Health, Safety and Security will provide expert leadership to ensure safe and environmentally sound operations while overseeing the execution of environmental programs and regulatory compliance across the organization.
AgTechBiofuelLogisticsTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Working collaboratively to develop environmental, health & safety strategies to support overall company objectives
Leading EHSS team and operations personnel to ensure strategy execution
Educating management team and functional business owners on the importance of risk prevention to garner support for and drive key EHSS initiatives
Developing/improving existing compliance management systems, policies and procedures that align with current business needs and adhere to federal, state and local regulations: DHS, DHHS, DOT, EPA, FCC, FDA, FRA, IUB, OSHA, PHSMA, PSM, TTB, as well as state guidelines
Providing expert advice and guidance to EHSS team and operational personnel on changes in local, state and federal regulations and manages safety training, reporting and budgeting
Working with EHSS teams and business leaders to establish processes to identify and analyze factors that are creating workplace injuries and implement effective control measures
Developing and monitoring the training and development of employees to increase proficiency and compliance with established company safety and environmental processes and regulatory requirements
Utilizing and monitoring key safety and environmental metrics to monitor processes for corrective action as needed and ensuring the Company’s EHSS data collection systems are in place
Providing written reports on EHSS results and EHS updates to senior management periodically to apprise leaders of progress and any critical issues
Managing and conducting the EHSS review and risk assessments of our facilities and equipment to develop mitigation plans and practices; recommend courses of action for identified high-risk operations; and implement guidelines for rotation/replacement of key facility and equipment components
Providing environmental assessment and regulatory compliance services, including federal, state, and local regulations dealing with EPA Title V regulations, NPDES, process safety management, OSHA general industry and construction standards, air and water quality, hazardous waste, emergency response and mitigation, water use and discharge, storm water, leak detection and repair, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, risk management and facility response plan and other plans and evaluations as needed
Enhancing and maintaining emergency response support; planning, training, and acting as incident commander in times of crisis and environmental emergencies
Leading and managing internal EHSS management process and supporting system
Managing EHSS due diligence of potential business acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses
Participating in and providing leadership within industry trade organizations
Ensure the Company’s EHSS data collection systems are in place
Leading and developing a “risk control” mentality; bringing prevention strategy to other key areas of risk inside the organization i.e., agronomy risk, supply chain risk etc
Developing and maintaining the annual expense budget and forecasts for all areas of responsibility
Coaching and guiding local EHSS and site personnel during interactions with OSHA and provide guidance in developing written correspondence
Partnering with and involving legal department on regulatory matters
Acting as key liaison with Green Plains’ insurance providers on reporting and loss prevention activities
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to set and drive long-term goals and objectives in part through EHSS investments
An active leader who earns trust, inspires his/her team, builds collaborative relationships, and leads by example
Serve as an advocate for a positive safety culture, fostering an engagement and feedback-rich environment
Committed to training campaigns promoting EHSS initiatives and learning opportunities
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to advocate for, coach, and mentor EHSS staff
Strong ability to influence all levels of management and employees to educate, garner buy-in, and ultimately gain approval to move EHSS initiatives forward
Superior communicator, including interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills; proficient with risk communications and media relations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences or related fields; Master's degree preferred
15+ years' experience in EHSS department or related field, including 5+ years in a senior leadership position managing a multi-faceted EHSS program
Prior experience in the chemical industry is required
Ethanol experience a plus, strong environmental background required
Travel will be expected monthly – up to 50% of the time
Proven skills and experience in all aspects of project and change management
Ability to directly impact the well-being of our employees, the perception of our customers and communities in which we operate
Solid understanding of EHSS impact on the financial performance of the business and ability to influence this
In-depth knowledge of EHSS regulations and management methods
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and influence action
Experience working closely with internal management groups globally and ability to provide direction and support as well as monitoring for results
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Ethanol experience a plus
Benefits
Generous benefit package including business casual work environment
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching
Company
Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-22Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-01-26Grant· $0.5M
2006-03-15IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle Mapes
Head of Carbon; Former Interim Principal Executive Officer
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