EHS Manager

Invenergy•Bolingbrook, IL

1d•$88,000 - $103,000

About The Position

The EHS Manager at the COE will be responsible for ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, and procedures related to the COE warehouse, manufacturing/assembly, and training facilities - working closely with the operations management teams responsible for the respective areas within the facility. The position will ensure site management delivers safe working procedures and practices to all site personnel, and the implementation of Invenergy EHS requirements and programs. Assist with the development, implementation, periodic review/revision, and communication of corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures Assess risks and identify hazards in the workplace to create a safe and healthy environment Conduct EHS compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented Monitor assigned site facility performance of preventative and corrective action items related to EHS activities and audits Review and provide oversight of SPCC Plan, Tier II reports, and other required regulatory reporting and documentation Critique new task reviews for the purpose of assisting with JHA development Ensure utilization of SDS management system and chemical inventory control Assist site in their analysis of safety or environmental-related incidents. Initiate cause mapping efforts to determine root cause and corrective actions Utilize Learning Teams as determined Participate and evaluate on-site Emergency Response Drills, as required File workers’ compensation claims in Worker Compensation portal Develop Safety Alerts, Bulletins, and other communications as required Utilize EHS Compliance Management System for incident reporting, training, audits, and safety recordkeeping Host monthly EHS Safety Committee meeting Develop agendas, coordinate topics, and document monthly Safety Committee Meetings including corrective action follow-up Attend morning meetings to share information, communicate EHS matters, and address EHS issues that need attention Assist in “coaching” site employees and Site Managers on new policies and procedures that have been, or need to be, implemented on a site level Complete the required training classes in Power Me and other instructor-led courses (first aid/CPR/AED, etc.) Provide instructor led EHS training on specific safety related topics Lead or assist with instructor led EHS training for new hire orientation conducted at the COE Attend professional seminars such as National Safety Council or ASSP to keep abreast of changes in the safety arena Remain conversant with existing regulatory and best safety management practices by reading articles in professional EHS publications and websites Travel regionally to assist with EHS activities, audits, training, and coverage of regional sites, as may be needed Other EHS duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree OR related experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ comparable work experience in a manufacturing/assembly or warehouse
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience; either managing a team and/or leading projects and initiatives
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet-based reporting tools
Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and guidelines.
Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding EHS matters
Must be able to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass drug screening and background investigation
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

High degree of initiative and ability to work well with minimal oversight
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various departments within Invenergy
Have good written and verbal communication skills to effectively deliver EHS-related information to employees and contractors
Experience desired in conducting in person training
Strong project management skills
Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations
Ability to perform time critical tasks and a wide variety of duties, maintain responsibilities and oversight of multiple programs as needed
Preferred experience and knowledge of the risks involved in the maintenance, repair, and assembly of equipment in the electrical or renewable energy generation industry
Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding EHS matters specific to the electrical power generation industry.
Strong background in EHS policies, procedures and plans, specifically: LOTO, electrical safety, fall protection, confined space entry, powered industrial trucks, lifting/crane operation, SPCC Plans, waste management, and Tier II reporting.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, and procedures related to the COE warehouse, manufacturing/assembly, and training facilities
Working closely with the operations management teams responsible for the respective areas within the facility
Ensuring site management delivers safe working procedures and practices to all site personnel, and the implementation of Invenergy EHS requirements and programs
Assisting with the development, implementation, periodic review/revision, and communication of corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures
Assessing risks and identify hazards in the workplace to create a safe and healthy environment
Conducting EHS compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented
Monitoring assigned site facility performance of preventative and corrective action items related to EHS activities and audits
Reviewing and providing oversight of SPCC Plan, Tier II reports, and other required regulatory reporting and documentation
Critiquing new task reviews for the purpose of assisting with JHA development
Ensuring utilization of SDS management system and chemical inventory control
Assisting site in their analysis of safety or environmental-related incidents
Initiating cause mapping efforts to determine root cause and corrective actions
Utilizing Learning Teams as determined
Participating and evaluate on-site Emergency Response Drills, as required
Filing workers’ compensation claims in Worker Compensation portal
Developing Safety Alerts, Bulletins, and other communications as required
Utilizing EHS Compliance Management System for incident reporting, training, audits, and safety recordkeeping
Hosting monthly EHS Safety Committee meeting
Developing agendas, coordinate topics, and document monthly Safety Committee Meetings including corrective action follow-up
Attending morning meetings to share information, communicate EHS matters, and address EHS issues that need attention
Assisting in “coaching” site employees and Site Managers on new policies and procedures that have been, or need to be, implemented on a site level
Completing the required training classes in Power Me and other instructor-led courses (first aid/CPR/AED, etc.)
Providing instructor led EHS training on specific safety related topics
Leading or assisting with instructor led EHS training for new hire orientation conducted at the COE
Attending professional seminars such as National Safety Council or ASSP to keep abreast of changes in the safety arena
Remaining conversant with existing regulatory and best safety management practices by reading articles in professional EHS publications and websites
Traveling regionally to assist with EHS activities, audits, training, and coverage of regional sites, as may be needed
Other EHS duties as assigned