Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

With headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and offices in over 35 countries, Oxbow is consistently recognized by Forbes magazine as a one of the top privately held companies in the United States. Oxbow is a global supplier of energy products that specializes in the sourcing, production, transportation & logistics of value-added industrial materials critical to a variety of manufacturing processes. Oxbow’s products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries. Oxbow is currently looking to hire a Laborer to join our team in Enid, OK. This position will work under the general supervision of the department supervisor, the Laborer is responsible for assisting the supervisor in the operation of the kilns to ensure maximum contributions to the safety, quality, and productivity of the plant.

This position is responsible for helping lead and drive forward the execution of all components of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) strategy consistent with local and senior management and corporate standards and expectations. Works with management to ensure that site goals are aligned with relevant business line HSE goals and comply with all applicable regulations. Works in conjunction with facility management, Corporate HSE and terminal staff towards continuous safety improvement and support of HSE policies through the implementation of procedures consistent with individual facility requirements and all applicable HSE regulations, codes, standards and permit requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Develops and implements HSE policies, ensures policies and procedures are in place and enforced. Updates current HSE policies as needed.
• Provides HSE expertise and support as a resource to facility management and terminal staff.
• Supports development and implementation of appropriate performance/program standards outlining HSE expectations.
• Development and execution of H&S objectives, targets, strategies and action plans in conjunction with terminal management, to ensure conformance with corporate objectives and requirements.
• Development, execution, facilitation and participation in HSE auditing, inspections, hazard/risk assessments, reporting and corrective action tracking.
• Plan and direct all activities related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the terminal’s safety, health and environmental programs and management systems.
• Takes a lead role in the development and improvement of job safety analyses (JSA).
• Works to establish HSE goals and objectives for each year and monitors and advises on the progress of these goals and objectives.
• Conducts investigations and root cause analysis, develops post incident reports and corrective action plans and reports these to management.
• Plan and direct all activities related to the development, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of the facility’s task specific and regulatory training.
• Manage computer-based training programs including course development and tracking.
• Track all HSE related work orders and corrective actions to completion.
• Leads compliance with air and wastewater permits, maintains all applicable documentation.
• Ensure compliance with TCEQ issued air and wastewater permits.
• Represents terminal and facilitates TCEQ, TGLO and all other agency audits and inspections.
• Follow and assist in the revision of the terminal’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
• Manage handling of all on-site waste, universal waste and recycling materials shipping and maintain records of each.
• Conduct EPA Method 22 readings.
• Assist in the calculation and tracking of the terminal’s carbon footprint.
• Maintain terminal conformance with all ISO 14001 requirements and maintain all associated documentation.
• Assist and track the sustainability efforts and projects at the terminal.
• Keep well organized electronic records of all HSE and compliance related documentation. Work to digitize historic data.
• Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for ordering, dispensing and controlling loss of safety supplies.

, Skills and Abilities

• Strong team player with the ability to display diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Self-motivated, highly energetic, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while performing a vast diversity of tasks.
• Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.
• Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant.
• Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
• Maintain compliance documents and records in a well-planned and organized manner.
• Attention to detail is imperative.
• Ability to work in Agency reporting systems.
• Technical understanding of safety and environmental management systems and processes.
• Training experience and excellent oral and written communication skills is necessary.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and the ability to communicate with regulators.
• Proficient with computers, tablets, handheld devices and computer software including Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Excel and MS Word)
• Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to management, coworkers and clients and to convey detailed instructions to other workers.
• Work will require occasional weekend, evening/night and on-call work.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, environmental science, engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial experience in this field is required.
• Associate or Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or ability to obtain certification within two years is preferred.
• Practical experience and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations (federal and state), applicable consensus standards (e.g., ANSI; NFPA; NEC) and audit programs.
• Five or more years of progressive industrial experience with facility level HSE practices, HSE audits, and HSE management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Environmental Regulations (EPA) and State Regulations (TCEQ, TGLO) for air, wastewater and waste handling.
• Training and working knowledge of ISO 14001 certification preferred.
• Active interest / involvement in professional H&S organizations.

Physical Requirements

• Sits or stands at a desk in front of a computer for short or extended periods of time daily.
• Works in an outdoors environment for portions of each day, which may include hot or inclement working conditions.
• As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to move about to coordinate work.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Generous 401k match and paid time off.