EHS Manager

Position: EHS Manager

Location: Colony, WY

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and technology-based

company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of

specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related

systems and services. The Company has four reportable segments: Specialty

Minerals, Performance Materials, Refractories and Energy Services.

The Performance Materials segment is a leading supplier of bentonite and

bentonite-related products, as well as chromite and leonardite, to industrial

and consumer markets globally. Products offered by the Performance

Materials segment include specially formulated green sand bond solutions for

metalcasting, additives for powdered laundry detergent formulation, and pet

litter. This segment operates more than 25 mining or production facilities

worldwide. The Performance Materials segment also provides products for

non-residential construction, environmental and infrastructure projects

worldwide. It serves customers engaged in a broad range of construction

projects, including site remediation, concrete waterproofing for underground

structures, liquid containment on projects ranging from landfills to flood

control, and drilling applications including foundation, slurry wall, tunneling,

water well and horizontal drilling.

MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages

all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to

the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people.

We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and

services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the

communities and countries in which we work.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Manager at our Colony,

WY location. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for

promoting continuous improvement by the full implementation and support of

the MTI EHS process for the Belle/Colony area plants. This role will also provide

environmental oversight and support for MTI through an MTI Environment

Team.

Position Details:

1. Establish the safety standards for the Colony area plants consistent with

or exceeding MTI, OSHA, MSHA and other regional and local standards as

well as ensuring environmental compliance within global environmental

regulations

2. Develop a multi-year plan to drive continuous improvement with specific

and actionable steps for near term implementation

3. Lead and drive the Colony area plants organization’s implementation and

improvement of key sustainability metrics

4. Provide analysis of EHS performance metrics to the Business Unit and MTI

management to deepen understanding as well as provide improvement

recommendations

5. Provide assessment and recommendations for the continuous

improvement of the safety culture within the designated plants

6. Establish and maintain the EHS training process for the designated plants

to ensure that training is conducted in an effective manner and in

compliance with regulatory agency and MTI requirements

7. Ensure regulatory compliance at assigned plants

8. Establish processes to keep abreast of proposed changes to existing laws

with regard to their possible effects on all facilities, especially the plants,

and take action with site leadership or plant management to address

these items on a proactive basis, as needed

9. Ensure corrective actions on any items of improvement from third party

inspections (e.g. OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) are brought to the Company’s

attention and tracked to completion

10. Lead new hire and annual refresher MSHA training

11. Establish and oversee various plant EHS inspection processes identifying

potential safety hazards, compliance issues and ensure timely correction

of all items noted

12. Coordinate and support investigations and root cause analysis for injuries,

releases, regulatory deviations, near miss incidents and property damage

incidents

13. Ensure a contractor safety management process (including periodic

inspections and correction of violations) is in place and meets all

regulatory and company requirements

14. Conduct safety analyses on job functions and work with site management

and employees to reduce and manage risk

15. Interface with regulatory agencies and assist in negotiation of permit

requirements and other regulatory initiatives

16. Ensure that safety reviews are conducted for all new process equipment

and projects and that they are properly installed

17. Work with Plant Managers to field and respond to neighborhood concerns

regarding dust, noise, etc.

18. Provide oversight to environmental remediation efforts as necessary for

MTI

19. Provide oversight and support for the sustainability report data collection

process

20. Performing and maintaining the industrial hygiene program

Continuous Improvement/Lean

1. Acts as resource and champion for continuous improvement activities

(Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.).

2. Work with Plant Managers and Plant Teams to ensure individual

employee involvement in continuous improvement activities.Qualifications and Experience:

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the

knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Incumbent must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum

of five years’ experience in a multiple site production setting. Must have

experience with environmental regulations, standards and implementation of

environmental programs in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of

safety regulations and processes is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work

effectively with regulatory agencies. Incumbent must have a proven track

record of collaborating with others to implement EHS processes and systems

that facilitate continuous improvement, maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively, to motivate

others and to promote a positive work atmosphere. The incumbent must be a

persistent self-starter who can work effectively and lead others with minimum

and cultures of employees within the company and any/all individuals outside

of the company. Incumbent must have demonstrated a willingness to

challenge conventional ideas, be flexible, innovative and be able to function

effectively in a team format.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to

read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and

other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area,

complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, identify, analyze,

troubleshoot and solve issues using judgement and mechanical

knowledge/abilities, react quickly as needed, be organized and detail oriented,

be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgement in decision

making, communicate effectively with others, be aware of oneself in relation

to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others.

Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others is required.

There is exposure to plant production areas, which may include exposure to

outside weather conditions as well as loud noise from equipment and dust

from production processes. Exposure to plant areas requires the use of

appropriate safety equipment. Personal protective equipment is available for

employee use in these circumstances.

The employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent

when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties. Additionally, the employee

is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, have a high

level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure,

perform multiple tasks at once manage time effectively and efficiently, meet

established deadlines, display a cooperative demeanor, motivate and lead

others, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety

policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training. Ability to travel both

domestically is required.What We Offer:

Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

• Health/Dental/Vision plans

• 401k company match

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability

• Educational Assistance

• Employee Assistance Plan

Submit resume via email to MTIRecruiter2.NorthAmerica@gmail.com, fax to 610-882-1385 or mail

to North American Recruitment/HR Global Business Services, Specialty Minerals Inc., 1 Highland

Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017. EOE www.mineralstech.com

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