Environment, Health and Safety Manager

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

SUMMARY:

At the direction of the Plant Manager and USS company level EHS Managers, the EHS Manager will work with operations leadership to ensure the environmental safety and industrial health programs at the site are developed, implemented and practiced consistently to promote compliance and a safe work environment adhering to regulations and the Company’s and site’s environmental, health policies and procedures. This individual should have substantial experience in site and/or Company level EHS program development and management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

General:

- Work with Plant Manager, site operations and maintenance teams and site employees to maintain EHS regulatory compliance, safe work environments and procedures and the highest levels of environmental protection practices and develop a culture where EHS is integrated at all levels.

- Expedite obtaining of needed environmental permits to facilitate site expansion and maintain existing permits.

- Manage MSHA compliance programs. Lead the investigation of EHS incidents including root cause analysis and corrective action determination

- Ensure audit and incident investigation recommendations are completed on time. Provide necessary training, either classroom or web based, for successful environment and health/safety performance.

- Work with Operations and Maintenance leadership in the enforcement of regulatory requirements and company and site procedures. Participate during MSHA enforcement inspections.

- Conduct regularly scheduled inspections and audits. Assist with EHS responsibilities at Montpelier, Va plant.

Develop and Lead Management Systems:

- Develop and lead implementation of EHS protection and compliance systems relative to site inspections and completion of corrective actions, incident investigation and follow-up, employee training, EHS recordkeeping, management of change, project support and contractor management.

- This would include use of the current EHS management system, MSHA and EPA required record management, implementation of the EHS Management System to include the Standards of Conduct, Stop Work Procedures, and Core Values.

- Conduct behavior observations, IH Monitoring for silica and noise, recordkeeping and implementation of the USS Policies and Programs.

Environment:

- Complete regulatory and compliance tasks needed to meet the requirements/conditions of existing environmental permits, plans and programs. Support site expansion through new permit applications. Maintain all existing permits through renewals and keeping up with permit fees.

- Support waste management including inspecting and preparing shipments for transportation, maintaining certification to sign HAZMAT manifests, and maintaining required pollution prevention plans.

- Ensure compliance of the NPDES, SPCC, impoundments, Clean Air Act, Title V, Storm Water, Drinking Water, and other environmental permits and plans by completing assigned tasks such as weekly, monthly, and quarterly water sampling, reporting to State and Federal departments as required, completing all inspections required by environmental permits or USS environmental team, and any additional required compliance work therein.

- Contribute to pollution reduction and recycling efforts.

Safety and Health:

- Regular walkthroughs of the facility with an emphasis on EHS.

- Conduct and lead team inspections, optimize workplace exam processes and silica/ noise/chemical/radiation monitoring processes and review appropriate information to systematically detect and control potential safety and health hazards.

- Integrate MSHA compliance needs into site operations and maintain required compliance records.

- Lead the site EHS Committee with input from site leadership and employee bargaining units. Report and investigate injuries and incidents in accordance with Company, MSHA and worker compensation requirements.

- Optimize data analytics using the EHS management system. Coordinate activities with company EHS staff, regulatory and insurance inspectors and with local emergency response authorities.

- Provide proactive and timely support to new site projects and to on-site emergency incidents. Coordinate timely implementation of MSHA, EPA and company required training.

- Serve as an effective team member with other site departments and assist the Plant Manager with the enforcement of all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.

- Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science or equivalent science degree.

- At least 5 years of experience at a site and/or Company level EHS management role in manufacturing environment and/or surface mine.

- Experience in both safety and environmental fields.

- EHS experience within a manufacturing environment or/and in surface mining industries.

- Must have the ability to establish relationships at all levels

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Computer skills are a must with knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

- Ability to handle multiple assignments, meet strict project deadlines within established parameters.

- Work extended hours, weekends or nights as needed, especially when problems occur, or the business demands that deadlines must be met.

- Some travel may be required for meetings, cross facility audits, or professional development opportunities

LICENSING OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

- Knowledge of MSHA and or OSHA regulations is required

- Existing CSP or CMSP or ability to sit and obtain CSP or CMSP within 2 years.

- Required:

At least 5 years of EHS program management experience in a manufacturing or surface mining industry. Has both safety and environmental experience. Degree in occupational safety/health or environmental sciences or equivalent degree. Current CSP or CMSP or eligible to obtain this within 2 years of hire.

- Highly Preferred:

Experience in implementation of MSHA and EPA compliance programs at site level.

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. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.