Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Air Company : Job Details

About AIRCOAIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.

The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.

AIRCO's many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.

The Position

We are seeking an EHS Manager to join our team. This role will report to our Director of Operations. The EHS Manager will be responsible for training the internal and external team on safety requirements. The EHS Manager will play an active role in the creation and implementation of safety programs, and auditing for compliance of federal, state, and local safety practices. This person will promote a safety culture and coach teams in effective hazard identification and avoidance. This person must have EHS experience within the oil and gas or petrochemical industries. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY.

What you get to do

• Develop Safety Programs to ensure that our employees and contractors are protected in the workplace and are in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, organize and perform safety training for internal employees as needed.
• Drive to make safety a behavior rather than a policy or goal, developing a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Support all safety efforts and promote internal and external safety culture aligning with EHS compliance.
• Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review and risk assessment.
• Maintain all safety-related documentation, reviewing and submitting required reporting as necessary.
• Make recommendations concerning hazards to employee safety or health.
• Facilitate environmental, health, and safety inspections.
• Coach internal teams in effective hazard identification, avoidance, and corrective actions.
• Investigate all accidents/near misses and complete all required reporting.
• Serve as a project liaison and manage project correspondence with insurance carriers.
• Ensure teams have safety equipment and resources.
• Ensure Health and Safety is a priority at all sites and adequate steps are taken to facilitate a safe working environment for Air Company employees.
• Assist with audit preparation (regulatory, customer, and/or internal audits) and closeout activities.
• Assist in vendor and service provider selection.
• Act as the emergency response plan (ERP) champion, creation, training, and reporting.
• Implement processes and systems to comply with applicable codes and regulations.

What you bring to AIRCO

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field.
• 10+ years of work experience in a dedicated environmental health and safety position in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations and laws.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems and new techniques to improve safety in the workplace.
• Knowledge of industry standards as applied to industrial environments.
• Meeting facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments.
• Proven ability to work with others, strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000

The approximate annual base compensation range and benefits listed above may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.

Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits that kick in Day 1, we provide:

• Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.
• Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.

Health Savings & Flexibility

• Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Income Protection & Insurance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.
• Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.
• Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.

Retirement Savings

• Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
• Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.
• Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.
• Employee wellness program to support your well-being.
• Sponsored team events and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• In-person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.

At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

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