Manager, EHS (Safety)

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager carries out the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department with the assistance of a direct report EHS Specialist, and contributes to the application of effective workplace safety and environmental management at the North Las Vegas facility.

• Able to inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations
• Prepares written EHS reports as necessary
• Designs and implements workplace processes and procedures to help protect workers from workplace hazards
• Evaluates workplace health and safety programs
• Coordinate with worker’s compensation insurance carrier on industrial hygiene hazard assessments
• Files OSHA 300 Logs and injury reporting as required by law
• Able to demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment
• Assists in compliance reviews and audits, general risk assessments, company compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and other safety assessments in support of EHS management
• Maintains relevant EHS logs and documentation
• Coordinates the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
• Maintains inventory control of personal protective equipment
• Makes recommendations to facility management regarding safety concerns
• Participates in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis, and promotes incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors
• Assists in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs
• Provides training on various health and safety topics, tracks and keeps accurate records of same
• Encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel
• Able to work with employees to achieve cultural change in the promotion of a safe working environment
• Maintains positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies
• Walks the facility on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support
• Conducts EHS meetings/trainings and schedule as needed
• Writes, implements, and manages EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Assists in administering and maintaining safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, EAP, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Rigging, Powered Industrial Truck, First Aid/CPR etc.
• Has knowledge and is able to enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, Nevada OSHA, EPA, NDEP, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures
• Performs facility EHS inspections
• Manages outside regulatory agency permits and ensures compliance with permit conditions
• Able to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of same
• Ensures hazardous and universal waste regulatory agency compliance i.e., labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Leads emergency response team and provides first aid treatment
• Helps develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Organizes third-party subject matter expert inspections and trainings
• Participates/leads Facility and Corporate Safety Committees
• Developments and implements the Integrated ISO Management System.
• Effectively lead company Safety Committee and Management of Change Committee

   

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Occupational Safety & Health Management or related science/engineering degree preferred
• 3-5 years of industrial safety background with general environmental compliance is necessary
• Strong basic computer software skills (MS Office: MS PowerPoint & MS Excel)
• Technical writing ability a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation preferred
• Leadership skills, ability to foster employee engagement
• Experience in manufacturing and/or oil & gas industries a plus
• Experience in process safety management and ISO 45001/14001 a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

• The position supervises an EHS Specialist within their team

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.