EHS Manager

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire an EHS Manager for our plant operation located in Gadsden, AL. The EHS Manager manages environmental, health and safety risks associated with business and company operations. The successful candidate will work on building the safety culture of the facility to achieve a zero-injury workplace and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations.At Meyer Utility Structures, we commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service and product solutions. With over sixty years of transmission structural design and fabrication experience, Meyer can provide the structure that best fits your transmission, distribution, substation, or concrete project needs.What You'll DoBe an energetic leader that can equally influence and lead individual contributors and EHS team members responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes and policies to safeguard employees, the general public and to ensure compliance with governmental regulationsDevelop, implement, and continuously improve site wide EHS programs consistent with the organization’s management system and governance.Cultivate, promote and continuously improve a “safety first” culture among all site employeesProvide EHS advice, support, technical expertise and training to the site employees and departmentsPerform EHS internal audits and manage the implementation of audit recommendations from corporate or outside sourcesOversee investigation of all EHS incidents/accidents and near-misses including root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventative actions, and ensure implementation of these actionsLead crisis management programs, including structure, teams, responsiveness and communicationWork with contractors to ensure they have a robust safety program and are trained in any unique site requirementsMaintain compliance with environmental permits, including completion of reports on timeImplement environmental programs that align with the organization’s management system Provide environmental regulatory and technical expertise on air quality and emission, wastewater, storm water, along with solid and hazardous waste managementMentor junior staff in EHS management and compliance program development and implementationInfluence and lead individual contributors responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes and policies to safeguard employees, the public and ensure compliance with governmental regulations Perform other duties as assignedWhat You’ll NeedBachelor of science degree preferred5+ years of experience in an EHS leadership role in manufacturingIn-depth knowledge of EHS regulationsHold safety related certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.) or eligibleSelf-motivated and results oriented; demonstrated problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal, leadership, and team facilitation skillsStrong influencing skills across the organization and with all levels of employeesCourage to take on and advocate for contrary points of view at all levels of the organizationAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projectsFamiliarity with environmental/safety management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, VPP, etc.)