EHS Manager - Westborough, MA

Pace Analytical Services

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

EHS Manager

SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing and implementing safety and environmental programs, processes, and policies to safeguard employees and the general public and to ensure compliance with governmental and industry regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and administers the EHS Management System including best practice programs and routine compliance activities; periodically reviews processes and program documentation to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Provides consultation and guidance regarding work safety, fire safety, radiation safety, fleet safety, environmental protection, health protection, and industrial hygiene; provides emergency preparedness standards with departments and participates in emergency response and recovery efforts, as needed
• Acts as a resource to facility Safety Officers and Waste Coordinators on proper practices and techniques; evaluates training needs to enable effective operation of the established safety systems and processes.
• Conducts internal EHS Audits to determine compliance with applicable regulations. Works cooperatively with operational leadership to implement corrective and preventative action to resolve audit findings.
• Monitors compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, conformance to EHS requirements, and EHS performance using both proactive and reactive measures.
• Investigates and evaluates root causes for accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational injuries/illnesses and monitors them; manages incident reporting system and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Ensures EHS recordkeeping and data integrity to provide the business with accurate performance metrics. Provides EHS information for customer preapproval requests and oversees company connections in Corporate online contractor databases.
• Ensures appropriate risk assessments are conducted and corrective actions implemented to minimize or eliminate injuries and environmental impact that may cause harm to staff, contractors, visitors, property, or company reputation.
• Promotes a safety culture to reduce EHS risks and maintain a safe and compliant work environment for staff.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, safety engineering, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of multi-site safety program management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices of and applicable equipment related to industrial safety and hygiene and hazardous waste management.
• Federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
• Standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis and prevention techniques.
• Data sampling and statistical analysis techniques.
• Project management and research methods and practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing, and administering comprehensive and varied health, safety, and environmental program and activities.
• Effective utilization of available tools to monitor, communicate, educate, and administer program essentials across a multi-site, multi-disciplined system.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Performing technical, detailed safety, hazard, and environmental research.
• Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.