Environmental Health and Safety Manager-W. R. Grace

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Company: W. R. Grace

Location: South Haven, MI

Pay: $120116.8 – 165160.6 per year

AI Pay Analysis: The annual salary range of $120,116.80 to $165,160.60 for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager in South Haven, MI, translates to an hourly rate of approximately $57.69 to $79.43. This compensation appears competitive and aligns well with industry standards, which typically range from $80,000 to $130,000 annually for similar roles, depending on experience, education, and specific industry sectors. Additionally, factors such as the local cost of living and demand for environmental health and safety professionals can further influence market rates. Overall, this salary range reflects a favorable position within the broader market for Environmental Health and Safety Managers.

Job description:
Annual Wage Range: $120,116.80 – $165,160.60
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Final salary and compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market trends, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, stands as a premier global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals. We deliver innovative products, technologies, and services utilized by our customers in the production of everyday products, such as renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, and edible oils, among others. With a diverse workforce, we aim to shape a better future from our global headquarters in Columbia, MD, and locations worldwide.

In this role, you will join an organization renowned for its leadership in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). The EHS Manager will collaborate with some of the most knowledgeable and inquisitive professionals in the industry, providing an excellent opportunity for expanding your expertise, embracing new responsibilities, and advancing your career.

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring that all employees conduct their duties in a safe and healthy environment. This role includes evaluating potential risks, performing behavioral audits, and initiating safety policies in collaboration with the plant leadership team, frontline leaders, and Corporate EHSS, consistently aligning with OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations. Additionally, the EHS Manager will oversee and engage in accident investigations to determine root causes and necessary corrective actions while fostering a culture of collaboration and active participation in EHS among all employees.

Working closely with the Regional EHSS Manager, the EHS Manager will be charged with the planning, implementation, and enforcement of the organization’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) policies and procedures. This position is based on-site in South Haven, Michigan.

Responsibilities:
– Oversee Process Safety programs within a processing facility, ensuring compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, as implemented by MIOSHA Part 91, and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) 40 CFR Part 68 Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions.
– Manage the site’s Process Safety Advisor along with other safety professionals, and ensure compliance activities related to Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), embracing industry best practices and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies.
– Support administrative functions pertaining to site security, including the implementation of necessary policies and procedures.
– Administer health and industrial hygiene programs, encompassing health screenings, hearing examinations, and Industrial Hygiene monitoring.
– Participate in compliance audits, emergency planning and response activities, and employee training.
– Prepare and submit accurate EHS compliance reports in a timely manner.
– Administer safety training programs, guiding continuous improvement to fulfill safety, environmental, and operational training requirements, and meet site goals.
– Manage EHS tracking systems, identifying areas for improvement, supporting other EHSS programs as needed, tracking corrective actions, and collaborating with supervision for timely resolution, including oversight of management of change (MOC).
– Ensure the mechanical integrity of the fire safety system and other plant safety-related infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
– A minimum of 10 years of experience in the chemical industry.
– Proven supervisory and leadership experience.
– Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68, as well as hazardous waste and wastewater regulations.
– Willingness to be available for on-call and after-hours work as required.

Physical Requirements and Environment:
Candidates must adhere to safety protocols while working in a pilot plant facility that involves handling highly hazardous materials. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and ascend stairs and ladders exceeding 100 feet. Additionally, willingness to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suits, and full-face respirators is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:
– Over 10 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS).
– Previous experience in chemical manufacturing plants, particularly in relation to the Clean Air Act, OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), and EPA Risk Management.

Benefits:
– Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
– Life Insurance and Disability coverage
– Grace Wellness Program
– Flexible Workplace options
– Retirement Plans
– 401(k) Company Match (Dollar for dollar up to the first 6%)
– Paid Vacation and Holidays
– Parental Leave (for salaried employees only)
– Tuition Reimbursement
– Company Donation Match Program
– Site-specific contributions to local Wellness Centers

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please refrain from phone calls or emails. Any resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet, or in any form or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be considered the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through any other means.

Job Posting Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:11:59 GMT

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