Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

TPI Composites is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for its Newton, IA manufacturing site. The role involves planning and implementing EHS programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, training staff on safety practices, conducting inspections, and overseeing the workers' compensation program. The manager will supervise multiple shifts and maintain safety records while representing the organization in safety groups.
About TPI

We are a leading wind-blade manufacturer and the only independent wind blade manufacturer with a global footprint. We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity. We manufacture advanced composite products to our customers’ exact specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. In addition, we provide global field service maintenance and repairs for wind turbine OEMs and asset owners by leveraging our global footprint and approximately 12,000 capable associates. We are building a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.

About the Role

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to ensure a safe, healthy, accident-free and regulatory-compliant work environment at the Newton, Iowa manufacturing site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plans and implements EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
• Leads air permit, hazardous waste, community right to know, and other applicable regulatory compliance activities including record keeping and reporting and reporting requirements.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads and trains others in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Directly supervises subordinate team members on multiple shifts within the EHS function. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Who we’re looking for:
• BA/BS degree in safety & health, engineering, sciences, or related area and seven or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success building and improving EHS performance and establishing best practices.
• Proven examples of effective communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills.
• Passion and drive for environmental and safety compliance.
• Knowledge of environmental and OSHA regulations.
• Broad knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations and best practices.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Location

This position is on site at our wind blade manufacturing site in Newton, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available.

Our Mission is to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world by expanding the adoption of renewable energy. We accomplish this by cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional talent.

Additional Information

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.

TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.