EHS Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead initiatives to cultivate a safety culture, ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations, and promote employee health and wellness throughout the region.

• Deliver training, guidance, and resources to strengthen a comprehensive safety culture among employees.

• Drive safety initiatives via toolbox talks, stand-downs, and site inspections.

• Evaluate and confirm the completion of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training for relevant personnel.

• Create training programs and monitor completion against both corporate and regional standards.

• Conduct on-site visits and prioritize locations based on employee numbers, incident rates, and audit evaluations.

• Ensure visits to all regional sites occur on a three-year rotation.

• Oversee adherence to OSHA, MSHA, and EPA regulations, including permits and reporting obligations.

• Manage compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, encompassing driver-log audits, vehicle updates, and necessary training.

• Investigate workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, and various safety incidents.

• Record incidents and execute corrective action plans accordingly.

• Analyze Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), injury, and accident patterns to pinpoint areas for improvement.

• Perform safety audits, address findings, and implement corrective measures as needed.

• Provide quarterly reports on accidents, frequency, and safety performance trends.

• Oversee vehicle tracking, maintenance, updates, and safety compliance requirements.

• Monitor EPA permits and resolve any coverage or compliance issues.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or a related discipline is typically required.

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a safety-focused role, ideally within an industrial or multi-site setting.

• Experience in managing and auditing compliance related to DOT regulations and vehicle fleets.

• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems (SMS).

• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate incident trends, formulate improvement strategies, and monitor results.

• Expertise in conducting injury investigations, documenting vehicle accidents, auditing practices, and implementing corrective actions.

• Capability to create and deliver impactful training programs.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to encourage collaboration across teams and locations.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% for mine site inspections, audits, and employee interactions.

• Capacity to perform fieldwork in mining environments, which may involve exposure to dust, noise, adverse weather conditions, and confined spaces.

• Physical ability to climb ladders and engage in demanding activities while adhering to safety standards.

• MSHA Part 46/48 Certification or equivalent is required.

• Professional certifications such as ASP or CHMM are advantageous.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or comparable safety certifications are highly preferred.

• Certification as a Lead Auditor is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for healthcare coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Paid vacation time.

• Sick leave benefits.

• Paid holidays.