EHS Manager

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the General Manager

Location: Mentor / RP, OH

Education: A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or safety related field is required.

Personal Characteristics: Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/ quantity. Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record. Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving. Have strong sense of urgency. Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct work in E H & S in a manufacturing environment work experience in industrial settings is required. E H & S Certifications preferred, but not required

Principal Area of Responsibility: The EHS Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities meet all OSHA and EPA regulations and are in compliance with the codes. This role will be responsible for leading accident investigations. Incumbent will correspond with local authorities as necessary to ensure compliance with customer requirements, government regulations, wastewater discharge and air emissions. This includes, but not is limited to: troubleshooting, recommending, and implementing areas of improvement where compliance with regulations is needed.

Specific Duties:

• Be able to coordinate and implement design changes in wastewater, air quality, and elevated noise areas to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit various environmental reports including Tier II, Form R, and Facility annual reports to meet regulatory and PCC requirements in hazardous waste and materials management, air pollution emission maps, etc.
• Participate in development and implementation of emergency response procedures and contingency plan.
• Participate in management of plant environmental, health & safety programs including development of programs, procedures, training, JHA's, incident investigations and corrective actions
• Responsible for knowledge and understanding of EHS regulations and PCC requirements and developing and implementing programs to meet those requirements, and to keep apprised of developments in Federal, State, and local laws likely to affect the company.
• Assists line and staff management to understand OSHA, EPA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA, EPA compliance, inspections, and citations.
• Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices, develops hazard control practices and programs, and assists in communicating hazard control information.
• Guides and assists plant personnel with critical safety and health problems.
• Acts as a champion for the Safety Steering Committee
• Overview company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem area.
• Works with trade and professional organizations to promote goals and objectives in the health and safety area that affect company's business.
• Assesses new developments in the health and safety field that may have application to the company's operation.
• Establishes target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
• Acts as ranking company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety, environmental and health matters affecting the company.
• Investigates all injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel that occur at company facilities in which any employee is injured and notify top management of pertinent details.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with location air and water permits.
• Perform workplace hazard and risk assessments.
• Participate in PCC EHS audits.
• Participates on the safety committee.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player with a strong customer orientation.
• Experience working with industrial pretreatment processes to remove heavy metals such as silver, nickel and molybdenum from the waste stream.
• Capable of identifying technical problems and preventing/resolving issues rapidly
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Process and results oriented
• Continuous improvement focus
• Detail oriented
• Safety focus
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Incumbent must physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed below.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Must have knowledge and experience with managing hazardous material and hazardous waste.