Implementation, administration, and enforcement of plant-wide safety, health, and environmental programs.
Champion the training program, including annual refresher training.
Keep abreast of new EHS developments through attending courses and maintaining contact with other EHS professionals and regulatory agencies.
Promote personal development and awareness of EHS issues and concerns in all plant personnel.
Be out in the plant monitoring and addressing safety activities/concerns.
Develop a strong and reputable relationship with both hourly and management employees.
Assist, train and educate plant management and employees to develop, maintain, and ensure cooperation and understanding of good environmental, safety, and health practices.
Industrial Hygiene Sampling.
Lead EHS Committee.
Investigate Incidents and enter in IndustrySafe system.
Bachelor's Degree
Organization- Needs to address projects in a logical manner and be methodical in approaching issues that are complex; Pose the ability to handle several different projects or requests with a plan and structure while keeping them as individual requirements.
Communication- Needs to demonstrate good verbal skills and be able to speak to all levels of the plant organization; Ability to write clear and concise reports and documents with logical and understandable language that speaks to the message that the writer is trying to deliver.
Cooperation- Have the ability to work well with all levels of employees in the organization and be flexible when decisions are made contrary to personal views.
Problem Analysis & Creativity- Need to be able to identify EHS problems, secure relevant information, identify possible causes, and suggest possible solutions; will need to have the ability to develop new and unique approaches to existing or traditional situations.
Knowledge
EHS Regulations and Policies- Knowledge of company policies and government regulations pertaining to EHS issues.
Training Programs- Familiarity with the types of materials and instruction that is available to support EHS programs.
Industry Requirements- Knowledge of the plant processes, equipment, positions, and generally accepted industrial practices.
MSHA standards, rules, regulations, practices and interfacing/conducting plant inspections with MSHA inspectors.
Willingness
Assist, train and educate plant management and employees to develop, maintain, and ensure cooperation and understanding of good environmental, safety, and health practices.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
EHS experience.
MSHA experience.
Knowledge of standards, regulations and permits.
Operations experience.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
