EHS Manager

Company Overview::

Argon Medical is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Argon offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology and Oncology. Argon’s brand is recognized for best-in-class products that improve patient outcomes via percutaneous, image-guided procedures. Our values describe what we believe in and how we operate. These values are our moral compass which guide our decisions and define the deeply held beliefs and principles of our organizational culture. Argon Medical is a family of individuals united by a mission and culture which continue to grow stronger every day.

Position Overview::

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will provide leadership and technical support to create, implement, and maintain EH&S programs and procedures for Argon Medical Devices. Work with local managers and EHS representatives to establish facility tracking and reporting systems.

What you will do::

• Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, programs and procedures adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement program and policies for monitoring, controlling, and preventing chemical, physical, and biological hazards at the facility.
• Evaluates company health and safety performance records, internal compliance audits, training, and makes recommendations to upper management to correct any observed issues.
• Ensure that EHS training programs meet industry and governmental requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an Emergency Response Plan
• Develop and maintain relationships with local plant leadership teams and key employees.
• Coordinate and lead Safety Committee activities

Skills for Success::

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or a related field. ASP or CSP a plus.
• 5+ years of work experience preferably in manufacturing with responsibility for health and safety, environmental and industrial hygiene.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, policies, personal protective equipment, safety engineering, accident investigation and industrial hygiene.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus.
• Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.