Manager, EHS

Environmental Health & Safety Manager About Ascent Ascent Industries is a partnership of industrial manufacturing companies pursuing innovation and growth.
For over 75 years we’ve experienced growth across the tubular and specialty chemicals industries through continuous investment in our production processes and thoughtful acquisitions.
Our rich history and breadth of expertise enables us to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers.
We believe in delivering best in class solutions which require living out our values daily, and hiring the types of people who will strengthen our brand.
We value the PEOPLE we interact with internally and externally.
We believe in TRANSPARENCY in communication as a foundation of healthy relationships.
We believe it is imperative to protect the HEALTHY & SAFETY of our people.
We value high PERFORMANCE across all areas of our business including financial, operational, and team collaboration.
We believe that RELIABILITY is necessary to consistently deliver on our promises to our customers and each other.
We are proud of our team who do what is right to build products that will last.
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ascenttubular.
com Summary The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for managing the safety and environmental programs governed by OSHA and the EPA.
Essential Functions of the job (listed in order of importance): • Develop written programs (respirator, confined space, LOTO programs) • Develop and provide periodic required and recommended training • Perform self-audits / inspections • Perform waste determinations • Manage Hazardous Wastes • Oversee the installation of safety devices for machines • Record-keeping (OSHA 300 Log, training rosters, CPR Certifications, etc.
) • Reporting (Tier II, Annual Hazardous Waste Report, TRI Form R, etc.
) • Conduct New Hire Safety Orientation • Support all manufacturing and shipping operations in day-to-day requirements • Proficient in all TOSHA standards and laws Marginal Job Functions: • Perform analytical testing on waste streams • Obtain environmental permits (air, storm water, etc.
) • Incident investigations • Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • Lead the Safety Steering Committee (SSC) • Estimate costs of projects • Manage a budget (CapEx Projects) • Assist sister companies within the corporation • Assist agencies with audits (TDEC, TOSHA, Insurance, etc.
) • Manage projects / contractors related to safety / environmental Qualifications Essential Skills and Experience Required to Perform the Duties of the Job: • Strong written, verbal, managerial, interpersonal, and presentation skills • Well organized and disciplined regarding policy, procedures and standards • Must understand and have the ability to learn OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 • Ability to identify problems and create solutions • Strong mathematic ability and understanding • Minimum 5 years safety / environmental experience • Computer literate and easily trainable for software programs Non-Essential Skills and Experience (not required, but would be a plus) • Blueprint reading • First aid, CPR and AED certified • HAZWOPER certified • RCRA / DOT certified Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job: • High school diploma - required • 2-year college degree - minimum • 4-year college degree - preferred Other Qualifications Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job • Complete OHSA 30-hour training • Personal drive to succeed and excel at any task • Team player, but have a strong will • Not be easily offended Other Qualifications Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job • Complete OHSA 30-hour training • Personal drive to succeed and excel at any task • Team player, but have a strong will • Not be easily offended Work Environment: Office, production facilities, outside and some travel.
Ascent Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
Ascent does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.