EHS Site Leader

for regulatory affairs that arise from environmental, health and safety and product liability issues for the Fremont, CA site and the research and development facility located in San Jose, CA.

What will you be doing?

• ◆Ensure compliance with all federal (RCRA, OSHA, CERCLA, CUPA, SARA, TSCA, DOT, NPDES, SPCC, PSM), state (hazardous, residual and municipal waste, Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act, Tank Regulations) and local laws (Emergency Planning; Fire Protection).
• ◆Maintain facility in EHS audit ready condition.
• ◆Oversee and maintain ISO 14001 and 18001 Management Systems, including the development of safety and environmental objectives and targets.
• ◆Develop/maintain written procedures/programs designed to maintain compliance with the ISO 14001 and 18001 Management Systems, including certification audits.
• ◆Conduct and lead the Environmental Management Review Meeting to maintain ISO 14001 and 18001 certifications.
• ◆Institute and supervise necessary permitting, monitoring, data gathering and reporting to government agencies.
• ◆Perform or arrange for all training and inspection/audit programs to be done with respect to Environmental, Health and Safety.
• ◆Appraise leadership of all significant Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.
• ◆Oversee site health, safety, security, sustainability and environmental aspect of the Fremont and San Jose, CA facilities. Drive positive results for manufacturing and R&D facilities.
• ◆Manages all PPE requirements, including but not limited to, employee uniforms.
• ◆Effectively champion change management initiatives to sustain new processes that contributed to the growth and durability of the operations, including PSM for new processes.
• ◆Create and champion recycling initiatives that results in waste reductions, including experience in ESG
• ◆Evaluate and approve all site safe work permits and other related permits.
• ◆Oversee investigation for site near-miss and incident, as well as evaluate and approve safety suggestion.

Who are You?

• ◆Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, EHSS or other closely related field, with 5-8 years of related experience.
• ◆Knowledgeable in Hazardous waste, Non-regulated waste, California State regulated waste, Special & Universal Waste Management, RCRA requirements, Industrial hygiene, Air Permitting & Emissions, SPCC, SWPPP & NPDES, OSHA 300 log, JHA’s and PPE, Powered Industrial Trucks, Written Health & Safety Plans, PSM, Written Environmental Plans, Respirator Program Management, Hazard
• ◆Be able to travel up to 15% of working time domestically.
• ◆Experience in Communication, DOT, IMDG & IATA Hazardous Materials transportation, CPR, First, Spill Response.
• ◆Must have knowledge in and a drive for continuous improvement. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing certifications, a plus.
• ◆Experience implementing and driving behavioral-based safety programs.
• ◆Experience managing vendors and contractors to ensure efficacy
• ◆Experience managing risk to identify leading EH&S indicators, including participation from all site personnel.
• ◆Experienced with waste reduction and pollution abatement methodologies.
• ◆Experience creating and managing performance measurement process (KPI’s) to verify EH&S effectiveness, including championing facility collaboration in EH&S management best practices to reduce the silo effect.
• ◆Must have or be willing to obtain a 40 Hr HAZWOPER certification and Incident Command training within the first 6 months of employment
• ◆Must have or be willing to obtain a DOT, IMDG & IATA Hazardous Materials transportation certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• ◆CHMM certification a plus

What competencies will you need?

Strong leadership and influencing skills.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Effective communication and training delivery.

High attention to detail and organizational skills.