Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here Environmental Health & Safety Manager A recycling company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and environmental compliance across scrap metal yard and processing operations. This is a hands-on role with significant time spent in the yard, focused on protecting employees, maintaining regulatory compliance, and building a strong safety culture. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enforce safety programs including lockout/tagout, hot work and torch cutting, powered industrial trucks, mobile equipment, machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, PPE, and hazard communication. Conduct regular yard walks and safety audits, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are completed. Manage traffic and pedestrian safety involving trucks, customers, and mobile equipment. Coordinate exposure monitoring for lead, metal fumes, noise, and dust, including required medical surveillance. Investigate injuries, near misses, and property-damage incidents; determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintain

OSHA 300/300A/301

records and oversee workers' compensation and return-to-work programs. Maintain SPCC plans and oversee proper oil and fluid handling. Manage inbound material screening for radioactive sources, sealed containers, refrigerants/CFCs, mercury switches, batteries, PCBs, and other prohibited materials. Oversee hazardous and universal waste identification, storage, manifests, and vendors. Serve as the primary contact for OSHA, EPA, state environmental agencies, and fire department inspections. Lead new-hire safety orientation, ongoing training, toolbox talks, safety committee meetings, and training documentation. Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and accountability. Track and report EHS metrics including TRIR, DART, near misses, audit findings, and corrective actions. Manage the EHS budget, PPE program, outside consultants, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and drills. Review new equipment, processes, and site changes for safety and environmental impact. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. EHS experience in heavy industry, including 2+ years leading a site safety program. Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and EPA programs including stormwater, SPCC, and hazardous waste. Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing programs that reduce workplace injuries. Strong communication and training skills with the ability to work effectively with both yard employees and management. Valid driver's license. Experience in scrap metal, recycling, waste, foundry, steel, demolition, or a similar heavy industrial environment.

CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, CHMM, OSHA

30, or

OSHA 500/510

credentials. Experience with radiation detection systems and stormwater sampling. Familiarity with ReMA safety resources and RIOS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Portuguese.

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