Safety & Environmental Manager - AL

Essential Functions

1. Keeps the organization current and knowledgeable with all pertinent health and safety regulations.
2. Ensure investigations for all injury and property damage incidents produce adequate follow-up addressing root cause(s) of incident.
3. Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
4. Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures and a schedule of routine inspections.
5. Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
6. Lead the organization to a Zero Incident Mindset.
7. Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety and other relevant topics.
8. Maintain and update comprehensive and accurate documentation (i.e., environmental permits and reporting, safety training records, OSHA logs, etc.).
9. Develop strong relations with key regulatory agencies and personnel.
10. Stay current on industry practices regarding environmental and safety compliance.
11. Participate and influence new rule-making efforts potentially affecting OCI interests.
12. Develop and implement innovative, proactive training processes and systems to take OCI beyond compliance.
13. Participate in industry councils with an emphasis on implementing best practices for continuous improvement.
14. Manage departmental budget for safety and environmental compliance, training, testing and reporting.

1. Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred
2. Experience in the chemical process industry preferred
3. Strong understanding of regulations (OSHA, PSM, DOT Hazmat, etc.), federal and state – 10 years of experience required in addition to the following:
   1. Ability to decipher/understand/translate regulations and changes
   2. Ability and experience participating /influencing proposed changes
   3. Ability and experience of successfully working with regulatory agencies
4. 5 years of experience developing and implementing training programs (operator simulation training a plus)
5. Proven ability to have influence without control
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Proven ability to lead and facilitate teams

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to meet the following physical demands:

1. Climb 5-10 flights of stairs
2. Climb ladders
3. Wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hear protection, safety shoes)
4. Walk on rough surfaces without assistance

OCI Alabama provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Alabama complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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