Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Who We Are

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

Benefits of working with AVANTech

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Position Summary

The successful Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for promoting safe, professional work practices and conditions that are in compliance within safety policies and regulations. The candidate will also be responsible for making sure the organization is compliant with environmental regulations in areas such as air quality, waste, clean water, and pollution.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
• Update and maintain our 2 contractor risk management platforms required by our customers
• Perform routine safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Management of two shop helpers that maintain plant janitorial duties, office upkeep, and the vehicle routine maintenance schedules. Assign shop helpers weekly safety inspections requirements
• Perform weekly and monthly Inspections to include: fire extinguishers, ladders, eyewash stations, paint booth, blast booth, overhead crane, forklifts, electrical panels, emergency exits, stormwater collection, chemical labeling, defibrillator, first aid kits, and lifting slings
• Ensure safety policies and training are initiated for accident investigation, injury reduction, and records related to the safety department
• Responsible for hazardous material management and transportation, and on-site property environmental assessment
• Oversee hazardous waste, stormwater management, and other environmental aspects
• Prepare and conduct weekly safety meetings; and provide ongoing training on and off-site
• Some domestic travel to other company locations required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• A minimum of 5 year's experience in leading safety programs
• Possess a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations as they apply to the workplace (OSHA, NFPA, EPA)
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the company
• Must be available and on call for safety and environmental emergencies

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

Job Type & Compensation

On site, full-time, salaried, exempt

Compensation based on experience

AVANTech LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.