<strong>At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. <em>Join us!<br><br></em></strong>The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will plan, administer, and supervise an ongoing environmental, safety, and health program in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, EPA requirements and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as Materion’s EHS systems, processes and programs at Materion’s largest site. The position directs Elmore’s EHS efforts to protect employees and the Company against harm, to maintain safe working conditions and reduce our environmental footprint. Formulation, implementation and enforcement of work standards and procedures; identifies risk prevention areas including hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions; ensures compliance and reporting requirements of all applicable federal or state regulations; supports public relations initiatives and outreach efforts; supports local EHS staff to help ensure successful achievement of their objectives; and advises the plant leader and management team on EHS concerns and problem corrections.<br><br>Lead and oversee Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health staff and programs at Elmore. This position is directly responsible for providing leadership, direction and support to Elmore’s complicated Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health arenas. Coordinates EHS improvement efforts with site managers and the senior site leader and participates in the corporate EHS strategic planning efforts. Competent management of Elmore’s EHS issues requires expertise in most OSHA and EPA regulations such as beryllium, respiratory protection, machine guarding, material handling, ergonomics, PPE, hazardous and solid waste management, air and water permitting, RCRA corrective action, stormwater and wastewater management and radiation just to name a few. This role will be supporting the majority of the EHS related ESG efforts and local worker’s compensation as well.<br><br>This position leads cross site teams/ initiatives and is responsible for all financial aspects of the EHS function including budgeting, cost control, continuous improvement and method, and organizational results at Materion’s largest and most complex location. This role must also interface with key cross functional and operational groups within Materion to ensure the successful development and execution of strategies. Position requires the ability to partner with and influence senior business leaders and hourly employees. Candidates must be able to positively represent EHS to internal and external stakeholders such as the LEPC, law enforcement, EMS and county commissioners. The candidate must have proven leadership skills, and ability to coach and lead teams of technical professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to a team-based work environment are required.<br><br><strong>You Will Have The Opportunity To<br><br></strong><ul><li>Lead the EHS group comprising 4-6 senior professionals, four technicians and an administrative person.</li><li>Advise site leadership on the design, practice and compliance with EHS policies to comply with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Formulate, document and maintain site specific general safety, health policies. Implement corporate H&S policies and procedures across a 650-acre campus comprising 6 business units.</li><li>Collaborate with site management, state authorities and operations personnel to ensure compliance with OEPA regulations such as air, water, hazardous and solid waste management and RCRA corrective actions.</li><li>Overall environmental management responsibility for compliance with ISO 14001 requirements</li><li>Collaborate with site management, state and federal authorities and operations personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations such as beryllium, machine guarding, radiation, mobile equipment, material handling, PPE, laboratory safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry just to name a few.</li><li>Lead the Emergency Response team.</li><li>Develop and maintain positive relations with company personnel, neighbors, LEPC, local politicians, customers, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies.</li><li>Lead the emergency response team and operate the Elmore wastewater treatment plant.</li><li>Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives. This will include continuous improvement measures that will increase overall productivity within the organization, while reducing costs.</li><li>Manage and develop EHS staff consisting of 6 persons.</li><li>Provide technical support to assist in the implementation of Safety Differently.</li><li>Respond to employee EHS concerns in a timely manner.</li><li>Other tasks as required<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Sciences, Occupational Health, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering / Physics or equivalent degree, Master’s degree preferred</li><li>CSP and / or CIH designation preferred</li><li>15+ years’ experience in the field of Environmental, Health & Safety Engineering management in heavy manufacturing with a track record of consistent improvement in EHS objectives.</li><li>10+ years’ experience in designing/managing programs aimed at ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory EHS agencies.</li><li>Experience with RCRA corrective action and beryllium exposure assessment and mitigation is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of Stormwater, wastewater and NPDES discharge permitting and compliance assurance, Title V air permit design and compliance assurance, Resource Conversation and Recovery Act, Solid, Universal and Hazardous Waste</li><li>Advanced experience with OSHA safety and health regulations such as beryllium, LOTOTO, confined space entry, arc flash, material handling, laboratory safety, chemical safety, PPE, and policies relevant to the metals industry<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical Demands <br><br></strong><ul><li>Stand, sit or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day</li><li>Climb stairs on an occasional basis</li><li>Exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a frequent basis</li><li>Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis</li><li>May reach, stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally</li><li>Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required including respiratory protection<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).<br><br></strong><strong>The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.<br><br></strong><strong>Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.<br><br></strong><strong>Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.<br><br></strong><strong>Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.<br><br></strong><strong>Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.</strong>
