U.S. Silica Company
EHS Manager
U.S. Silica Company, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29172
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 124-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.
Manages and directs the plant’s safety, health and environmental programs.
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager provides professional leadership and direction for the plant through the use of industry best practices. The EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance of safety, health and environmental programs, and coordination between operations, support groups, and senior leadership. The role embraces a strong commitment to safety as a core value and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal/State Regulations and EP Minerals HSE practices and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Working safely is the first priority
Responsible to be the Safety leader for the Columbia Operations
Follow all Federal and State safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures
Report potentially unsafe conditions; aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
Accompanies all MSHA inspectors during any plant or mine inspections
Maintains MSHA certification & fulfills the role of primary on-site MSHA instructor
Oversees detailed area safety inspection programs at the mine and plant
Maintains, plans, and implements safety policy objectives that are aligned with corporate objectives
Maintains required compliance documentation as required by company policy, state, and federal laws, MSHA quarterly and annual reports
Performs random inspections of mine & plant work areas to identify & correct hazards that adversely affect operational safety
Performs quarterly dust sampling to detect concentrations of nuisance dusts and/or crystalline silica & test employees’ noise exposure for compliance with permissible exposure levels
Helps design and implement company-wide safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of mine or plant personnel
Gives instructions & training to mine and plant personnel in safe working practices, first aid, and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers
Investigates accidents; reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities
Publishes hazard alerts pertaining to plant accidents/incidents in a timely manner to other plants
Manages random drug testing program with the assistance of HR
Processes accident reports and initiates worker's compensation reports and manages claim through claim closure
Schedules annual employee health testing (audiograms, chest x-rays, & pulmonary function)
Reviews all process changes entered as part of the Management of Change process and performs Job Hazard Analyses when appropriate
Orders all safety supplies
Oversees company’s contractor safety management program at plant and mine sites
Responsible for the Hazardous Chemical management through company on-line system
Ensures all training records for all employees are up to date.
Tracks all plant and mine scorecard safety metrics and ensures they are represented correctly in plant and mine scorecards.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure
Maintain air quality management systems to ensure Title V air permit compliance
Work with Corporate Director of EHS on submission of air permit modifications and renewal applications for plant and mine
Maintains an upset log on all unplanned emissions & informs Oregon DEQ whenever excess emissions occur or if there are problems with any readings
Accompany State & Federal inspectors during plant and mine environmental inspections
Method 9 observer certification for stack emission compliance and fugitive dust compliance
Maintains filing system to document plant compliance
Maintains management system for hazardous waste ensuring proper storage, disposal, labeling, monthly inspections, and recordkeeping
Trains all affected personnel on hazardous waste generation
Monitors and ensures compliance with all universal waste and all other wastes, such as, solvents, used antifreeze, etc.
Ensures that the spill prevention plan is being followed and training is covered with all employees
Maintains radioactive scale compliance with permit conditions and required testing
Perform ground water monitoring in support of mine’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ensure all environmental requirements of its associated Records of Decision (ROD) are met
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
High School Diploma Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Environment Health or Safety
Work-related experience for a minimum of five years
Method 9 emissions certification, CPR/First-Aid Instructor Certification, herbicide application certification (for weed control), UST (underground storage tank), hazardous waste management, HAZ COM & radiation safety officer
Valid driver license with qualifying DMV driving history
Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and ERP applications
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
Good attention to quality and detail
Good people management skills
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
Good reasoning ability
Ability to perform root cause analysis as needed
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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.
Manages and directs the plant’s safety, health and environmental programs.
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager provides professional leadership and direction for the plant through the use of industry best practices. The EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance of safety, health and environmental programs, and coordination between operations, support groups, and senior leadership. The role embraces a strong commitment to safety as a core value and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal/State Regulations and EP Minerals HSE practices and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Working safely is the first priority
Responsible to be the Safety leader for the Columbia Operations
Follow all Federal and State safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures
Report potentially unsafe conditions; aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
Accompanies all MSHA inspectors during any plant or mine inspections
Maintains MSHA certification & fulfills the role of primary on-site MSHA instructor
Oversees detailed area safety inspection programs at the mine and plant
Maintains, plans, and implements safety policy objectives that are aligned with corporate objectives
Maintains required compliance documentation as required by company policy, state, and federal laws, MSHA quarterly and annual reports
Performs random inspections of mine & plant work areas to identify & correct hazards that adversely affect operational safety
Performs quarterly dust sampling to detect concentrations of nuisance dusts and/or crystalline silica & test employees’ noise exposure for compliance with permissible exposure levels
Helps design and implement company-wide safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of mine or plant personnel
Gives instructions & training to mine and plant personnel in safe working practices, first aid, and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers
Investigates accidents; reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities
Publishes hazard alerts pertaining to plant accidents/incidents in a timely manner to other plants
Manages random drug testing program with the assistance of HR
Processes accident reports and initiates worker's compensation reports and manages claim through claim closure
Schedules annual employee health testing (audiograms, chest x-rays, & pulmonary function)
Reviews all process changes entered as part of the Management of Change process and performs Job Hazard Analyses when appropriate
Orders all safety supplies
Oversees company’s contractor safety management program at plant and mine sites
Responsible for the Hazardous Chemical management through company on-line system
Ensures all training records for all employees are up to date.
Tracks all plant and mine scorecard safety metrics and ensures they are represented correctly in plant and mine scorecards.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure
Maintain air quality management systems to ensure Title V air permit compliance
Work with Corporate Director of EHS on submission of air permit modifications and renewal applications for plant and mine
Maintains an upset log on all unplanned emissions & informs Oregon DEQ whenever excess emissions occur or if there are problems with any readings
Accompany State & Federal inspectors during plant and mine environmental inspections
Method 9 observer certification for stack emission compliance and fugitive dust compliance
Maintains filing system to document plant compliance
Maintains management system for hazardous waste ensuring proper storage, disposal, labeling, monthly inspections, and recordkeeping
Trains all affected personnel on hazardous waste generation
Monitors and ensures compliance with all universal waste and all other wastes, such as, solvents, used antifreeze, etc.
Ensures that the spill prevention plan is being followed and training is covered with all employees
Maintains radioactive scale compliance with permit conditions and required testing
Perform ground water monitoring in support of mine’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ensure all environmental requirements of its associated Records of Decision (ROD) are met
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
High School Diploma Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Environment Health or Safety
Work-related experience for a minimum of five years
Method 9 emissions certification, CPR/First-Aid Instructor Certification, herbicide application certification (for weed control), UST (underground storage tank), hazardous waste management, HAZ COM & radiation safety officer
Valid driver license with qualifying DMV driving history
Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and ERP applications
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
Good attention to quality and detail
Good people management skills
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
Good reasoning ability
Ability to perform root cause analysis as needed
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