Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages all of the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety and Risk Management programs. Leads, manages, and holds the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Department accountable to ensure compliance with Federal & State regulations, in areas including but not limited to: Environmental, Department of Transportation, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Department of Health. Also responsible for the administration of the Company’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation program and insurance claim processing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Leads, manages, and holds the Environmental Specialist accountable for the company-wide environmental compliance function.
   • Oversees permitting (new & existing), SDS Information system, EHS audits, investigations & environmental testing.
   • Ensure that all employees are properly trained in required areas to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
2. Leads the Executive Safety Committee and implements the safety training for the selected topics identified by the Executive Safety Committee.
3. Provides support to Operations in preparation of departmental safety huddles and discussions to ensure compliance with required safety training
4. Specify, procure and maintain supply of Personal Protection Equipment; distribute as necessary.
5. Assist Operations in the investigation of accidents involving company equipment/vehicles. Submit the claim to the insurance company and work with the adjustor towards closure of the claim. In cases resulting in a lawsuit, work with the attorney assigned by the insurance company in providing requested information in defense of the claim/lawsuit.
6. Responsible for the administration of the Company’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation Program in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Administrative Rules
7. Oversees the third-party administrator to ensure that the claims are being monitored, including medical care, off duty or light duty status.
8. Work with the departments to create and direct light/modified duty program consistent with appropriate restrictions to enhance return to work status.
9. Participates in the quarterly claim review with the 3^rd party administrator. Review the company reserves and 3^rd party reserves monthly to ensure that reserves are adequate. 
10. Provide input to the Vice President, Finance and Mgr., General Accounting on monthly accrual and department allocation.
11. Manage Driver Improvement Programs, including files and records, and provide updates as needed.
    • Update Driver Improvement Program as required.
    • Coordinate with operations for routine and random physicals, background checks, abstracts, annual road tests, and related.
12. Provide environmental regulatory review and input for potential and new Company ventures and for Company construction, modification, and decommissioning projects.
13. Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory
14. Represent the Company at related conferences, committees, associations, and outreach programs.
15. Media contact for environmental health and safety related issues.