Aarcher Talent is seeking Health & Safety (H&S) Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive H&S strategies, systems, and programs across operations. Ideal candidate will have experience building safety programs from the ground up in an industry like oil & gas, refinery, or a chemical plant.
This role will ensure compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations, operating permits, and reporting requirements while fostering a culture of health and safety stewardship throughout the organization. The Manager of H&S will drive continuous improvement in H&S performance and support the company's growth in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute H&S strategies aligned with Amp Americas' business objectives and industry best practices
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of H&S policies, procedures, and management systems
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local H&S
- Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate H&S considerations into business decisions and growth strategies
- Develop and manage the H&S budget, allocating resources effectively to support safety
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions
- Coordinate with the Operations Division Trainer to ensure H&S principles are integrated into operator training programs
- Review and approve contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with Amp Americas' safety standards
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for H&S performance, providing regular reports to senior management
- Lead emergency preparedness and response planning for all Amp Americas facilities
- Stay current with emerging H&S trends, technologies, and regulations in the RNG industry
- Visit operating facilities and new construction sites to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Willingness to travel to facilities as needed (approximately 50% of the time)
- 10 years of experience in H&S management
- 5 years in an industrial processing industry such as RNG, oil and gas exploration and processing, power generation, pulp and paper manufacturing, natural gas compression and/or pipelines
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory standards applicable to the RNG or similar process industries
- Experience with H&S management systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OSHA VPP
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful H&S programs in industrial settings
- Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels of the organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present to senior management and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with renewable energy, biogas, or related industries is a plus
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to translate H&S metrics into actionable insights
Desired:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred; with preference given to additional relevant certifications (e.g., CIH, CHMM)
Competitive compensation package to including base salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, Paid time off, company-paid holidays