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Position: EHS Manager
Location: Colony, WY
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and technology-basedcompany that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of
specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related
systems and services. The Company has four reportable segments: Specialty
Minerals, Performance Materials, Refractories and Energy Services.
The Performance Materials segment is a leading supplier of bentonite and
bentonite-related products, as well as chromite and leonardite, to industrial
and consumer markets globally. Products offered by the Performance
Materials segment include specially formulated green sand bond solutions for
metalcasting, additives for powdered laundry detergent formulation, and pet
litter. This segment operates more than 25 mining or production facilities
worldwide. The Performance Materials segment also provides products for
non-residential construction, environmental and infrastructure projects
worldwide. It serves customers engaged in a broad range of construction
projects, including site remediation, concrete waterproofing for underground
structures, liquid containment on projects ranging from landfills to flood
control, and drilling applications including foundation, slurry wall, tunneling,
water well and horizontal drilling.
MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encouragesall employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to
the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people.
We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and
services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the
communities and countries in which we work.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Manager at our Colony,
WY location. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for
promoting continuous improvement by the full implementation and support of
the MTI EHS process for the Belle/Colony area plants. This role will also provide
environmental oversight and support for MTI through an MTI Environment
Team.
Position Details:1. Establish the safety standards for the Colony area plants consistent with
or exceeding MTI, OSHA, MSHA and other regional and local standards as
well as ensuring environmental compliance within global environmental
regulations
2. Develop a multi-year plan to drive continuous improvement with specific
and actionable steps for near term implementation
3. Lead and drive the Colony area plants organization’s implementation and
improvement of key sustainability metrics
4. Provide analysis of EHS performance metrics to the Business Unit and MTI
management to deepen understanding as well as provide improvement
recommendations
5. Provide assessment and recommendations for the continuous
improvement of the safety culture within the designated plants
6. Establish and maintain the EHS training process for the designated plants
to ensure that training is conducted in an effective manner and in
compliance with regulatory agency and MTI requirements
7. Ensure regulatory compliance at assigned plants
8. Establish processes to keep abreast of proposed changes to existing laws
with regard to their possible effects on all facilities, especially the plants,
and take action with site leadership or plant management to address
these items on a proactive basis, as needed
9. Ensure corrective actions on any items of improvement from third party
inspections (e.g. OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) are brought to the Company’s
attention and tracked to completion
10. Lead new hire and annual refresher MSHA training
11. Establish and oversee various plant EHS inspection processes identifying
potential safety hazards, compliance issues and ensure timely correction
of all items noted
12. Coordinate and support investigations and root cause analysis for injuries,
releases, regulatory deviations, near miss incidents and property damage
incidents
13. Ensure a contractor safety management process (including periodic
inspections and correction of violations) is in place and meets all
regulatory and company requirements
14. Conduct safety analyses on job functions and work with site management
and employees to reduce and manage risk
15. Interface with regulatory agencies and assist in negotiation of permit
requirements and other regulatory initiatives
16. Ensure that safety reviews are conducted for all new process equipment
and projects and that they are properly installed
17. Work with Plant Managers to field and respond to neighborhood concerns
regarding dust, noise, etc.
18. Provide oversight to environmental remediation efforts as necessary for
MTI
19. Provide oversight and support for the sustainability report data collection
process
20. Performing and maintaining the industrial hygiene program
Continuous Improvement/Lean1. Acts as resource and champion for continuous improvement activities
(Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.).
2. Work with Plant Managers and Plant Teams to ensure individual
employee involvement in continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications and Experience:The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the
knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum
of five years’ experience in a multiple site production setting. Must have
experience with environmental regulations, standards and implementation of
environmental programs in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of
safety regulations and processes is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with regulatory agencies. Incumbent must have a proven track
record of collaborating with others to implement EHS processes and systems
that facilitate continuous improvement, maintain compliance and reduce risk.
Incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively, to motivate
others and to promote a positive work atmosphere. The incumbent must be a
persistent self-starter who can work effectively and lead others with minimum
oversight. Incumbent must have the ability to work effectively with all levelsand cultures of employees within the company and any/all individuals outside
of the company. Incumbent must have demonstrated a willingness to
challenge conventional ideas, be flexible, innovative and be able to function
effectively in a team format.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to
read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and
other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area,
complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, identify, analyze,
troubleshoot and solve issues using judgement and mechanical
knowledge/abilities, react quickly as needed, be organized and detail oriented,
be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgement in decision
making, communicate effectively with others, be aware of oneself in relation
to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others.
Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others is required.
There is exposure to plant production areas, which may include exposure to
outside weather conditions as well as loud noise from equipment and dust
from production processes. Exposure to plant areas requires the use of
appropriate safety equipment. Personal protective equipment is available for
employee use in these circumstances.
The employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent
when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties. Additionally, the employee
is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, have a high
level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure,
perform multiple tasks at once manage time effectively and efficiently, meet
established deadlines, display a cooperative demeanor, motivate and lead
others, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety
policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training. Ability to travel both
domestically is required.
What We Offer:Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
- Health/Dental/Vision plans
- 401k company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
Submit resume via email to MTIRecruiter2.NorthAmerica@gmail.com, fax to 610-882-1385 or mail
to North American Recruitment/HR Global Business Services, Specialty Minerals Inc., 1 Highland
Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017. EOE www.mineralstech.com
- Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only candidates meeting position requirements will be
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