Director - Safety & Environmental - Arcosa, Inc.
Ashland City, TN
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Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., is searching for a Director of Safety & Environmental that will be based in our Ashland City, TN plant. In this role, you will support Arcosa Marine’s Business Unit and provide general and functional management to meet Arcosa’s Safety and Environmental management policies. The Director of Safety & Environmental will provide leadership over the BU plant Safety Managers who are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes, and policies to safeguard employees, the general public, and to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
Arcosa’s Inland Barge Group is comprised of Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport cargo on U.S. inland waterways. Arcosa Marine Products manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges, that are used to transport a variety of products including grain, coal, and aggregates. Arcosa Marine Products also manufactures tank barges that carry petroleum, fertilizer, ethanol, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes. It is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers used primarily on grain barges. Additionally, Arcosa Marine Products provides a full line of deck hardware to the marine industry, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the development and execution of strategic Safety and Environmental Plans for the business unit
- Act as a resource to Plant Safety Managers on proper safety practices and techniques
- Evaluate training needs of Plant Safety Managers to enable effective operation of the established safety systems
- Accountable for the performance and results of a team within EHS discipline or function
- Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
- Establish and recommend changes guided by EHS policies, procedures, and business plans
- Develops, administers budgets, schedules, performance standards and communication regarding EHS functions
- Directs and manages resources to implement strategical and tactical business plans and programs
- Perform internal Business Unit Safety Audits to determine compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
- Assist the Corporate Safety Department in identifying loss trends; strategically prioritize corrective measures based on sound statistical analysis
- Act as a subject matter resource on all areas relating to Arcosa Corporate Safety Standards
- Prepares and maintains reports related to facility’s safety and environmental conditions in compliance with Arcosa Corporate and regulatory requirements
- Work with facilities to help them achieve a performance-based safety and health program instead of a compliance-based program. This includes helping plants implement behavior-based safety programs, effective safety committees, and better training modules
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field Required
- Minimum of 12 years’ work experience in Environmental, Health and Safety
- Minimum of 7 years’ work experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or related industry
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA federal regulations relative to safety, health, and environmental issues
- Strong understanding of EHS Management Systems
- Fluent in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong presentation skills
- Must be able to travel up to 25%