Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Brownsville, TX

• Lead continuous improvement of site EHS performance and promote a strong safety culture
• Serve as the site EHS subject matter expert, Shipbreaking Competent Person and advisor to leadership
• Spend approximately 60% of time in the field observing, coaching, and mentoring employees
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of two Safety Coordinator/Techs that directly report to this position
• Drive understanding and adherence to the SMS Core Values and Life Saving Rules

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, USCG, and other applicable agencies)
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advises management on necessary actions
• Manage asbestos, lead, PCB, etc. safety programs to include collection of samples to drive proper safety and environmental related protection and oversee completion of waste log manifests. 
• Ensure environmental permits and programs are in compliance and up to date (Air, SWPPP, SPCC, TIERII, etc.).
• Coordinate inspections, audits, agency interactions, and required reporting
• Primary contact for all state and federal agencies regarding safety and environmental matters.
• Coordinate the completion of industrial hygiene related activities by qualified external parties (e.g., noise, chemical and particulate exposure, etc.).
• Coordinate emergency response drills and lead after action reviews

• Facilitate, working with Operations, the completion of risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses, and SOP’s for all site activities
• Conduct inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental releases; perform root cause analysis
• Track corrective actions and verify completion
• Manage incident reporting in the EHS management system

• Develop and maintain the site training matrix and annual training plan
• Ensures applicable employees are properly trained in asbestos, lead base paint, confined space entry, leading edge fall protection, mobile equipment and crane operator certifications, etc.
• Deliver or facilitate EHS training programs and weekly safety meetings
• Support onboarding and contractor orientation processes
• Co-chair the site safety committee with the site GM

• Maintain compliance with environmental programs including SPCC, SWPPP, air permits, and waste management
• Coordinate environmental reporting (e.g., Tier II, emissions reporting)
• Support spill response, documentation, and corrective actions
• Manage sampling activities to ensure compliance with SWPPP, asbestos, lead and PCB requirements

• Develop, implement, and update EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Maintain accurate records (OSHA logs, training records, compliance calendar)
• Track safety metrics and communicate performance and key learnings

• Participate in injury and illness management, co-leads incident investigations with site GM
• Support case management to reduce recordable injuries while ensuring appropriate care
• Coordinate medical response, be available to transport or coordinate transportation of non-emergency injuries or illnesses to the local clinic.
• Assist HR with workers’ compensation coordination and return-to-work processes

• Ensure adequate PPE selection, inventory, and compliance with assessments
• Support “fit-for-duty” evaluations for employees being qualified for work and for returning to work
• Participate in site operations meetings and business planning
• Lead in the communication of safety performance metrics and key incident learnings using SMS standardized processes and templates.
• Support operations through the completion of safety audits, Job Safety Observations (JSO’s), monthly housekeeping audits and weekly joint Ops/EHS safety walks.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with the GM and select operational staff to review action items identified through JSO’s, audits, incidents, near-misses, etc.
• Coordinate the inspections of critical safety equipment (e.g., rigging materials, cranes, personnel baskets, etc.) through competent external vendors or qualified internal experts.

• 4+ years of EHS experience in industrial, construction, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations; working knowledge of EPA programs
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Ability to work in outdoor, heavy industrial environments
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance

• Experience in shipbreaking, demolition, or scrap operations
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Industrial hygiene experience (lead, asbestos, noise)
• Radiation safety experience
• Experience with EHS management systems (e.g., KPA or similar)

• Combination of office and field work in a heavy industrial setting
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and active operations
• Occasional travel to support activities as approved by EHS Supervisor.
• Weekend/overtime work as required (not expected to be more than once per month)

• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance (Day 1 eligibility)
• 401(k) with 4% company match (immediate vesting)
• Paid holidays and 4 weeks of vacation
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment with growth opportunities

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