Job Description

Staying on the cutting edge of technology requires a lot more than brilliance; it requires an informal yet agile working environment that encourages and rewards innovation the kind you'll find at CiDRA.

We are actively seeking a skilled EH&S Site Manager to Lead the comprehensive EH&S management programs at CiDRAs, Windsor, CT facility. Responsible for providing direction to the site on EH&S matters and partnering with site management to ensure EH&S programs are developed, implemented, and effectively managed in alignment with internal and external regulations and guidelines. Responsible for the implementation, coordination, advancement and support of the EH&S program at the site level and will support functional objectives within the framework of CiDRAs Global network.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Studies, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent field preferred, BS required.
• MPH, CSP, CIH, and/or management systems experience a plus
• Chemistry or engineering background
• 5+ years of experience developing and leading comprehensive and robust engineering or chemical laboratory EH&S programs and processes or other similar technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Connecticutand local regulations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, action oriented, self starting, analytical and strategic thinking, relationship building, program development and project management skills, ability to operate in a complex environment, ability to effectively prioritize tasks.

Expertise in these areas would be a plus:

• Implementing safety programs targeted to field operations in mining environments.
• Familiarity with Mine Safety programs and hazard risk assessments.
• Ability to provide requisite safe handling training to employees involved in the handling of industrial process chemicals and minerals processing (flotation separation).
• Industrial safety development for manufacturing processes- conducting safety/haz-op workshops around manufacturing processes including chemical storage, waste disposal, health/environment parameters.
• Strong SDS management skills and chemical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for Management, oversight, and administration of the facility EH&S program, including but not limited to, general compliance management, laboratory safety programs management, environmental programs management, risk management, incident management and prevention, occupational health, contractor and industrial safety programs, emergency management planning, metrics collection and communication.

• Advance CIDRAs EH&S Culture at the site.
• Identify improvement opportunities aimed at incident prevention, reducing risk, maintaining operational efficiency, and sustaining top EH&S performance.
• Maintain purposeful presence within research laboratories and operational areas.
• In accordance with internal processes, act as primary regulatory agency contact person.
• Ensure new processes or changes to established processes are effectively assessed to determine compliance and business impact.
• Partner with site leadership on effective EH&S and prevention initiatives and implementation strategies.
• Develop systems to assure the sites compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain permits/licenses/registrations and associated conditions to ensure sustained compliance.
• Understand & implement CiDRAs EH&S Management Systems processes.
• Manage laboratory safety programs and processes, ensuring general compliance oversight, chemical safety, radiation safety, and biological safety program oversight from tactical compliance to management systems aspects.
• Support CiDRAs Environmental Sustainability efforts such as compiling and reporting environmental metrics, identifying sustainability initiatives, participating in environmental promotion activities, and others.
• Manage the EH&S training program including performing required training for staff, and contractors on applicable EH&S programs and processes and tracking completion status at multiple sites.
• Partner with other site operations functions to ensure sustainable compliance and transparency with research staff.

CiDRA is dedicated to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive working environment for all our employees. As such, we are committed to fostering inclusion and establishing a culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic self at work. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, sex, religion, disability, medical condition, national origin, or any other protected classification.

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