EHS Manager

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, or Not at All.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

EHS Manager To assist facility personnel with activities relating to environmental, health, safety and compliance matters, and to provide staff assistance to management in compliance and other designated support programs, such as ISO 9001, or corporate initiatives related to EHS. This position is intended to support managerial conformity with permits, applicable regulatory requirements, and internal policies and practices.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Audits various work sites to ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental requirements and governmental regulations; recommends and monitors corrective actions.
• Provides technical assistance to assist Company managers in controlling losses from injuries, liabilities and property losses; develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new standards and safety practices.
• Manages incident investigations; assists when appropriate; ensures completion of necessary paperwork.
• Represents the Company with OSHA, the EPA, the DOT and other regulatory officials regarding permitting, violations, inspections as requested.
• Assists in the development of location budget for EHS needs and monitors budget for assigned areas to ensure adherence.
• Oversee the operation of the facility for conformance with permit terms and conditions and applicable regulations. Ensure appropriate sampling and analysis is performed in accordance with permit and company requirements. Maintain all permit-required records in a format and location suitable for external review
• Perform and/or coordinate the health, safety and environmental training of all on-site personnel appropriate to their job duties. Conduct facility orientation training for new hires, temporary workers, and contractors. Maintain documentation of training in a format and location suitable for external review.
• Maintain adequate supplies of PPE for the activities being performed, and monitor PPE usage by employees, temporary workers, and contractors.
• Prepare periodic reports to appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., biennial reports, Tier II and Form R reports, sewer and storm water reports, air emission inventories, periodic hazardous waste reports, etc.). Maintain documentation in a format and location suitable for external review.
• Assist in effective responses to emergency situations, including timely notification of reportable incidents, response actions, removal of residues, and documentation efforts.
• Assist in incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root and contributing causes, develop documentation, coordinate corrective measures and follow up action.
• Maintain statistical safety information such as recordable and lost time injury rates. Maintain OSHA logs. Coordinate with corporate human resources on workers compensation and early return to work programs.
• Assist management in the performance and completion of process hazard evaluations, and in the completion of HAZOP and audit action items.
• Periodically review housekeeping, security, general facility appearance, facility records, and operations, making specific recommendations to facility management.
• Conduct periodic evaluations and inspections (formal and informal) with respect to safety, health, environmental and compliance, making recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Coordinate facility compliance with corporate medical surveillance and substance abuse programs.
• Interact with corporate compliance and human resources to ensure timely and effective distribution of information between facility and corporate management and vice-versa. Assist in implementation of corporate compliance policies and programs, including completion of audit action items.
• Achieve a high degree of working knowledge of permit terms and conditions, and applicable regulatory provisions relating to health, safety, and environmental compliance. Review Heritage compliance programs and policies and monitor conformance with same. Interact with facility and corporate management on regulatory initiatives and issues of concern, in a problem-solving manner.
• Serve as technical resource and mentor for facility employees associated with EHS matters.
• Represent the company as part of regulatory inquiries, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.

Education:

• Four year college degree required; science, engineering or safety preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in EHS related programs required. Hazardous waste experience strongly preferred

Competencies:

• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.

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