Why You'll Love This Job

We are seeking a motivated leader to join our CA - Columbia site's Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager (SHE) team based in Gaston, SC . The ideal candidate for t he Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager (SHE) Manager uses their strong leadership and communication skills to support their site's (and overall company's) goal of being in the top 10% in Total Recordable Rate (TRR) in our industry and having zero environmental exceptions. The main responsibilities of the SHE Manager is to plan, direct and implement site safety, environmental, health, fire and security programs to ensure a safe, healthy, compliant and accident-free work environment and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA, EPA and other rules and regulations on a nominal 500-person chemical manufacturing site.

This position will be a member of the site leadership staff and requires the person to maintain visibility by frequently being in the manufacturing areas interfacing with employees of all levels. This person must be able to work with all levels of the organization to ensure proper safety and environmental management and awareness at the site.
Responsibilities

The SHE Manager will be reportable to the Site Director with a dotted line to the Global Safety, Health, and Environmental Director and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

Have a broad understanding of all pertinent SHE regulations.
Manage the site SHE staff.
Communicate internally and within the community
Manage SHE cost within agreed upon budget.
Manage safety and health programs within the site. Cultivate a positive and proactive safety culture.
Manage environmental compliance programs
Lead the development, maintenance, training, and implementation of SHE policies consistent with regulations and corporate guidance including the development of appropriate procedures where necessary.
Manage environmental processes with discharges to air, soil, and water within the site
Report and investigate SHE incidents thoroughly and in a timely manner. Effectively communicate findings and coordinate the completion of corrective actions identified during the investigation.
Ensure timely safety, health and environmental technical support from the SHE group to the site operation. This support will be provided in the areas of technical knowhow, regulatory compliance, compliance reporting, testing, SHE data management, and communications with applicable regulatory agencies.
Manage SHE records and documentation.
Manage security program to protect site assets within normal Alpek Polyester standards including badging, site entry requirements and theft control.
Work with procurement to assure purchases are consistent with site SHE requirements (i.e., new chemicals, waste minimization, required permits are obtained).
Audit, analyze, and report safety and environmental performance. Coordinate corrective action when required by audit findings.
Oversee emergency response management and the site emergency response team.

Skills & Qualifications

BA or BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety, Loss Prevention, Occupational Safety or other related field.
5-10 years' experience in the safety / accident prevention field in an industrial environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and accident investigation methodology.
Knowledge of Title V and NPDES a plus
Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing company is desired
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite skills

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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