EH&S Manager

EH&S Manager, Portland, OR

 Arclin USA is seeking talent for an EH&S Manager job for our Portland, OR location. Reporting into the Plant Manager, the EH&S Manager is the owner of and is accountable for all plant activities related to the health, safety, and environmental protection of Arclin’s employees, community, and surroundings. This position will also play a significant role in the administration of the plant’s process safety management program. EH&S Manager position has no direct reports.

EH&S Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental (EH&S) programs and policies. Act as the local Subject Matter Expert for EH&S topics.


• Conduct periodic site assessments of site EH&S programs and audits.


• Trending of EH&S performance metrics to gauge current state and provide basis for continuous improvement.  Able to communicate these to upper management.


• Responsible for assuring the plant’s compliance with all State, Local, and Federal EH&S regulations including Oregon DEQ, OSHA, EPA, DOT/FRA.


• Actively engage with employees and contractors in the field. Work with contractors to ensure safety on site, including contractor qualification, pre-job planning and training, and safe work permit issuance.


• Responsible for preparation and timely submittal of all EH&S monitoring and reporting required by environmental permits (Waste Water (NPDES), Title V, Storm Water (1200Z) etc.) and other EH&S regulations.


• Work closely with employees to provide personnel EHS training and monitor results for EH&S management issues.


• Lead incident investigations, including determination of root causes and development of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Provide oversight and management of site EH&S related action items.


• Provide support on capital projects, including completion of new installations.


• Provide oversight and support for the site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) system.


• Assist in regards to HR related questions and issues such as New Hire Orientation, and Workers Compensation etc.

EH&S Manager Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in EH&S/Engineering or related field.


• 7+ years’ experience in environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene.


• Experience in process safety management preferred.


• Air Permitting, Title V, Storm Water, SPCC, SWPCP, Hot Work Permit, LOTO, Confined Space Program, and other regulatory compliance programs; however, we will consider candidates who do not have experience in all of these topics specifically.


• Detail Oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.


• Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel skills.


• Must be able to maintain collaborative working relationships with plant staff, production supervisors, operators and maintenance personnel


• Travel less than 5%; must be available to respond to incidents and/or provide coverage after hours, as required.


• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 20 lbs., standing for extended periods of time bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc. 

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**