Health and Safety Manager jobs in Mississippi

Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

About Linde Advanced Material Technologies

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, a Linde company, offers a comprehensive array of high-performance coatings and technologies to the aviation, energy, and other industries. By continuously advancing coatings technologies, PST helps customers improve environmental performance, decrease energy consumption, extend component life, improve productivity, minimize downtime, reduce operating costs, and produce high-quality products. Additional information can be found at www.linde-amt.com.

PG Technologies, LLC (PGT), a joint venture between Linde Advanced Material Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Linde, Inc., and GE Aviation, focuses on the development, support and application of specialized coatings tailored for GE Aviation’s current and future engine platforms. PG Technologies has three locations in Ellisville, Mississippi, Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Republic of Singapore.

The Safety, Health and Environmental Manager is accountable for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing and execution of programs to ensure maximum compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

This position represents a high level of responsibility and individual contribution. The incumbent will be successful through strong leadership, vision, and effective management leading EHS though functional leaders and supervisors.

Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

· Build, and drive, a proactive safety culture at plant. Create environment where employees and supervision are engaged in working safely. Implement BBS programs.

· Prepare, maintain, and comply with federal, state, and local agency environmental reporting and permitting and Corporate EHS Standards. Advise on all EHS legislation and legal requirements.

· Ensure facility maintains ongoing compliance with OSHA/EPA requirements, safety standards, wastewater treatment plant operations, air permits and waste management practices. Serve as the interface with local, state and federal agencies.

· Investigate injuries/illnesses, near-misses and environmental incidents. Determine root cause of incidences and provide corrective action plan. Manage and track injury and illness data and environmental metrics. Lead reduction in injury and illness rates and environmental impact and costs.

· Serve as a champion for Sustainability projects.

· Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, procedures and best practice techniques, implement new regulatory requirements, and provide control measures that reduce or eliminate risks to the Company. Implement and maintain an EHS Management Systems. Oversee and optimize EHS training programs.

· Conduct EHS assessments at the facility, identify areas for improvement, and lead corrective actions (from plant and corporate/3rd party audits).

· Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Waste Water Treatment Plant compliance and management.

· Lead EHS reviews and identify requirements for engineering projects, new lines/equipment, and management of change activity.

• Outlines specific safety programs and coordinates, reviews and updates plans such as the plant's Emergency Plan, Hazardous Material Contingency Plan, Hazardous Waste Plan, LEI's, Emission Plan, etc., ensuring objectives are met
• Coordinates various safety training programs, maintains training records within databases, and periodically reports on compliance status
• Plans and presents monthly safety meetings in accordance with training requirements
• Develops safety procedures and maintains controlled documentation of JSA's and SDS's.
• Ensures contractor's compliance with company safety regulations, coordinates medical programs and provides effective case management for the plant
• Assists in shipping hazardous waste materials
• Provides environmental reports and ensures required licensing is current.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of new industry safety practices
• Serves as a change agent to drive process improvements and cultural change.

Qualifications - External

Requirements

· 5-10 years of experience in a safety role in an operations/manufacturing environment

· Exceptional leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate (a real passion for EHS)

· Ability to compile, format and present in front of large groups on a frequent basis

· Support of 24/7 shift and weekend operations

· Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills

· Must be proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint, able to navigate custom databases and on-line document management software

· Ability to work on teams, manage multiple tasks and interact with senior management

· Preferred candidate will have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

· Preferred candidate will have knowledge / experience in industrial hygiene and or environmental compliance

Linde AMT is a supplier which abides by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant ITAR regulations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees’ and their families’ wellbeing and provides the tools and resources our employees need to make well-informed decisions about their physical and financial future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Access to export controlled technology/technical data and/or items required to perform this Position are subject to the laws of the United States (including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-799, and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), 22 C.F.R. Part 120-130) and the company's export control procedures, pursuant to which the release of such technology/technical data and/or items to anyone other than a U.S. Person* may be considered an export to the person’s home country and may require authorization from the U.S. Government. Thus, additional information in this regard may be required from applicants for this Position. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

*Pursuant to the EAR and the ITAR, a U.S. Person includes any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "green card" holder), or any individual who is granted political asylum or other protected status under applicable law.

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