Environmental, Health and Safety Director oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Ensures that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and updated at all times. Being an Environmental, Health and Safety Director ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Environmental, Health and Safety Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a unit/department head. The Environmental, Health and Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Environmental, Health and Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
FUNCTION:
Exempt – This position is responsible for providing health, safety and compliance oversight at Perma-Fix of Florida. The position reports to the VP, General Manager, and coordinates with facility managers to ensure worker safety, provide compliance and permitting support, conduct facility inspections and assessments and assist in all regulatory activities as required.
DUTIES:
· Implement health and safety procedures and practices at a TSDF
· Evaluate work practices, controls, and corrective actions for effectiveness and compliance.
· Conduct health and safety inspections to ensure worker safety.
· Assist with regulatory reporting as required at each facility.
· Provide technical support in the application of regulatory requirements, procedures and standards for environmental health and safety.
· Provide RCRA, OSHA, DOT and other required training to employees and customers.
· Provide support to facility managers for regulatory inspections and vendor audits.
· Provide training for facility managers and others assigned as emergency coordinators.
· Act as an emergency coordinator for the Perma-Fix of Florida facility.
· Research changing regulations and implement new programs as necessary.
· Maintain required EPA and OSHA reports and logs.
· Administer process safety management program.
· Administer and execute Facility Contingency Plan when necessary.
· Create and administer Health & Safety SOP’s and JHA’s.
· Assist with facility-based and regional compliance.
· Perform incident and/or accident evaluations.
· Maintain transportation compliance documents.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
· Minimum A.S. or equivalent, preferably in Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Health and Safety.
· Two years appropriate experience in an TSDF setting
· Strong verbal and written comprehension and communication skills.
· Annual respirator fit test qualified and ability to function in all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Strong customer relations skills.
· Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of management and company personnel.
· Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
· Strong verbal and written comprehension and communication skills.
· Current HAZWOPER certified.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Continuous field/facility work required where there is potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, radiation, noise, dust, and extreme temperatures. Climbing, walking and lifting will be normal daily requirements. Some travel may be required.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services’ most important asset is our People. That's why we can offer you an exceptional benefits program designed to meet your needs and the needs of your family.
Benefits Available include:
. Medical coverage
. Dental Coverage
. Vision Coverage
. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
. Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death benefits
. Voluntary Life Insurance benefits
. Employee Assistance Program
. 401K
. HSA (with the high Deductible Plan only)
. FSA
The Company contributes significantly to the cost of your medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and pays the full cost of your Basic Life and AD&D benefit.
Perma-Fix is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.