Environmental Health & Safety Director

Environmental Health and Safety Director/Department Head

The role of an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director at Sabin Metal is a senior leadership role accountable for overseeing and managing Sabin Metals environmental health and safety programs. This role oversees all facets of environmental stewardship and occupational health and safety, including but not limited to industrial hygiene, hazardous material management, chemical and waste handling, process safety, emergency response, incident investigations and training programs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Regulatory Compliance: Evaluate regulations from OSHA, EPA and State DEC regulations; ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations; monitor changes in legislation and update policies accordingly.
• Program & Development: Estimate emissions; develop methods of estimating emissions for permit compliance; write, develop and implement programs related to OSHA, EPA and State DEC regulations; supervise EHS training programs.
• Reporting and Documentation: Monitor emissions; manage the program to document monthly emissions as per Sabin’s air permit application; report TRI, Tier II, Municipal Chemical Inventory Reports (209‑u), TSCA, CDR, Annual Odor Report; oversee exposure assessments for a variety of metals and chemicals, noise and other physical stressors and maintain the records for those measurements; maintain records of safety inspections, incidents and compliance audits; administer plantwide training for large generators; evaluate and classify wastes as per RCRA regulations; identify appropriate disposal vendors and set up accounts with them; manage the eManifest program.
• Collaboration and Communication: Identify and work with occupational medicine providers; write and communicate EHS information to managers, supervisors and department heads; work with various departments to promote a culture of safety; coordinate with HR to ensure the timely submission of OSHA 300 & 300A reporting; investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes; develop strategies to prevent future occurrences; conduct risk assessments to identify potential work hazards; evaluate workplace conditions and recommend improvements.

Although its operations are quite extensive, it is a minor source under DEC air regulations. Monitoring efforts to support that position are a significant part of the Environmental Department’s responsibilities. Furthermore, very little production is automated – there is a significant amount of heavy work that is done manually at Sabin. Safety efforts are critical in maintaining the health of its employees. Many exposures to metals, inorganic and organic chemicals at this facility have been controlled to acceptable levels. However, surveillance over all kinds of exposures is ongoing and is expected to be continuous.

Skills and Abilities

• Good organization skills
• Adaptability and ability to change directions quickly
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent communication skills (strong written and verbal communication)
• Mathematical skill (proficient in executing arithmetic operations and various units of measurements)
• Excellent computer skill (Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook; adeptness in manufacturing and internet software is a plus)

Education and / or Experience Required

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, engineering or related fields. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of experience related to Environmental Health and Safety.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass background check & Motor Vehicle report
• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass pre‑employment physical

Compensation

In compliance with NY State pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this position Fingerlakes Region NY is $75,000 – $125,000 annually. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Sabin Metal considers factors including, but not limited to education, experience and geographic location.

Travel

Although travel is infrequent, there may be opportunities to do temporary project work in the Williston, North Dakota and Cobalt, Ontario plant. Typically, that would require one week away from the Scottsville plant per event.

Sabin offers competitive benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), nine paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k), short‑term/long‑term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and tuition assistance.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must have valid work authorization to be considered.

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