Environment, Health And Safety Manager

U.S. Silica Company is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Manager for its Madison, AL location. The role involves managing safety, health, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading safety initiatives at the Jackson, MS Operations and associated mines. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, training personnel, and investigating accidents. The position emphasizes a strong commitment to safety as a core value.
Position: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.

U.S. Silicas wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and Sand Box Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. Sand Box Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

JOB PURPOSE/SCOPE:
Manages and directs the plant’s safety, health and environmental programs. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager provides professional leadership and direction for the plant through the use of industry best practices. The EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance of safety, health and environmental programs, and coordination between operations, support groups, and senior leadership. The role embraces a strong commitment to safety as a core value and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal/State Regulations and EP Minerals HSE practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Safety Responsibility:
Working safely is the first priority. Responsible to be the Safety leader for the Jackson, MS Operations as well as the Sanders and Aberdeen Mines. Follow all Federal and State safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures. Report potentially unsafe conditions; aid in correcting unsafe conditions;
Use equipment and materials properly. Accompanies all MSHA inspectors during any plant or mine inspections. Maintains MSHA certification & fulfills the role of primary on-site MSHA instructor. Oversees detailed area safety inspection programs at the mine and plant. Maintains, plans, and implements safety policy objectives that are aligned with corporate objectives. Maintains required compliance documentation as required by company policy, state, and federal laws, MSHA quarterly and annual reports.

Performs random inspections of mine & plant work areas to identify & correct hazards that adversely affect operational safety. Performs quarterly dust sampling to detect concentrations of nuisance dusts and/or crystalline silica & test employees’ noise exposure for compliance with permissible exposure levels. Helps design and implement company-wide safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of mine or plant personnel.

Gives instructions & training to mine and plant personnel in safe working practices, first aid, and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers. Investigates accidents; reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities. Publishes hazard alerts pertaining to plant accidents/incidents in a timely manner to other plants. Manages random drug testing program with the assistance of HR.

Processes accident reports and initiates workers compensation reports and manages claim through claim closure Schedules annual employee health testing (audiograms, chest x-rays, & pulmonary function) Reviews all process changes entered as part of the Management of Change process and performs Job Hazard Analyses when appropriate Orders all safety supplies Oversees company’s contractor safety management program at plant and mine sites Responsible for the Hazardous Chemical management through company on-line system Ensures all training records for all employees are up to date.

Environmental Responsibilities:
Follow all statutory, regulatory and organizational procedures to protect the environment from…