Sr. Enviromental Health and Safety

Title: Sr. Environmental Health and Safety 

Who We Are:

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.

Position Summary:

Responsible for implementing and managing the environmental, health, safety, security, and emergency response programs for the Carboline Lake Charles manufacturing and remote facilities. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion and submission of required governmental reports related to safety and environmental matters, including, but not limited to:
  • Right to Know Survey
  • Annual Hazardous Waste Generator’s Report
  • EPA Form R – Toxic chemical Release Inventory Reporting Form
  • SARA Title III Tier Two Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory
  • OSHA Annual Injury and Illness Report
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations (Title40CFR) including specifically, but not limited to:
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste management and disposal
  • Clean Air Act compliance
  • Clean Water Act compliance
  • Emergency Response
  • Pollution Prevention Planning and Control
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EH&S regulations including written programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Establish local EH&S goals and objectives along with the timely and accurate reporting mechanisms.
• Coordinate the investigation of incidents (including near misses and losses) and accidents to determine root causes and assist in the development of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Serve as the site liaison to local emergency response providers.
• Develop and conduct environmental, safety and health training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Serve as Facility Security Officer to implement and maintain facility security requirements as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Conduct EH&S reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications and new equipment/machinery installations.
• Create and update compliance-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job hazard analysis (JHAs).
• Administer and monitor industrial hygiene sampling and communicate exposure information and/or personal protective equipment requirements to employees.
• Review and develop profiles for classification of hazardous waste.
• Responsible for timely disposal of process waste and waste finished goods.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
• Maintain the health & safety statistics database.
• Provide coaching and support to employees, supervision, and management to proactively address safety, health, and environmental risks and concerns.
• Initiate or assist in efforts to continuously improve the overall working environment in the facility.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and work direction to colleagues in other departments.
• Analyze problems, identifying alternative solutions, and implementing recommendations in support of the Company safety goals and objectives.
• Identify potential or actual areas of non-compliance through regular auditing and inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Provide support to the Corporate Director of EH&S.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Commit to the Company’s safety and quality programs.

Requirements:

• BS degree in a safety, regulatory, or chemical related discipline or equivalent experience. 
• 5 years of practical experience in safety, regulatory, and/or chemical processing fields
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance manuals and safety rules.
• Ability t