EHS Manager

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary:

The Manager of EHS is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and maintaining the Environmental, Health and Safety programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Primary duties will include ensuring compliance, overseeing worker safety training programs, investigating and recommending courses of action for on-the-job accidents, analyzing potential worker safety risks, implementing measures to mitigate safety risks, and facilitating required government safety inspections.

The Manager of EHS requires strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work in both a team and independently. The Manager of EHS must also be able to handle high-stress and emergency situations. This role typically works during regular business hours but is expected to be on-call in the event of a safety emergency on-site.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of internal control over environmental and safety processes and implements controls to manage business risks consistent with PCC expectations. This involves continuous compliance, auditing and certification of the environmental, health and safety processes to insure they meet PCC expectations and local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Develop written safety/environmental policies that are in compliance with government guidelines, regulations and laws.
• Complete, submit and maintain records of all required environmental reporting.
• Develop and implement general and department-specific safety programs for the company; develop annual Company safety goals and follow through with processing ideas and suggestions related to safety.
• Identify Company safety training needs and develop/coordinate/deliver/document safety and environmental training for new hires and employees.
• Oversee plant safety inspections and advise proper corrective action. Interface with officials/auditors from regulatory agencies, consultants and other contractors.
• Monitor employee use of Personal Protective Equipment and compliance with safety policies and practices.
• Review injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports to determine causal factors and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve possible problems.
• Direct all Environmental, Health and Safety management tasks conducted by the organization’s personnel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all written EH&S programs and policies in accordance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, USEPA and/or corporate standards and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop, implement, coordinate and perform EH&S training requirements.
• Provide technical EH&S support and information to required personnel.
• Participate in process reviews (such as process hazard analyses, etc.).
• Support corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.
• Promote safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters, and/or specific training programs.
• Lead and serve on various EH&S related committees.
• Provides technical supervision to determine whether pollution control considerations are adequate. Develops and recommends policies in the specific area of pollution abatement and environmental management.
• Directs the maintenance of inventory of existing installations, including hazardous waste storage, and their status regarding compliance with federal, state and local regulatory laws.
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all SDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Understand Federal and State (California) occupational safety, health and environmental regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur. Advise manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes to ensure timely compliance.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing a company’s workers’ compensation program. Implements all matters of the program, including claim investigations, settlements, and litigation. Establishes standards and procedures for all matters relating to workers’ compensation.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Federal and California State safety and industrial hygiene compliance regulations.
• Strong leadership skills and experience influencing employees of all levels in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to comply with all environmental safe practices and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and manage a workers’ compensation program, including claim investigations, settlements, and litigation.
• Ability to establish standards and procedures for all matters relating to workers’ compensation.

Experience & education

• B.S. or B.A. Degree (preferably in a related, technical discipline.)
• 5 + years related experience, (preferably in aerospace and manufacturing environments.)
• Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; other productivity tools.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.