Ethanol Plant -Site Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Manager

  

SITE HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

9/22/2008 

Cilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

Basic Function: 

The incumbent will lead the effort in with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety 

of occupational health, safety, security and environmental programs to assure the highest degree of 

safety for plant employees. He/She is responsible for Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) 

compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations 

and standards.  

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Site implementation and administration of company injury and illness prevention program, and all 

company policies, and procedures as they relate to safety. 

2. Document and compile records from ethanol process flow and production records as required for 

environmental compliance. 

3. Implement and administrate company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures, 

as it relates to plant operations. 

4. Coordinate EHS training of all plant operations employees.  

5. Compile all compliance records and reports for submittal to or annual review by outside 

regulatory agencies. 

6. Maintains and updates all EHS compliance plans including but not limited to: The Hazardous 

Materials Storage Plan; The Risk Management Plan; the Waste Minimization Plan; the Spill 

Prevention, Countermeasure and Control Plan; and the Emergency Response/Contingency Plan.  

7. Maintains the facility chemical inventory and Material Safety Data Sheets. 

8. Coordinates regulatory inspections and acts as liaison in accompanying the inspector on the 

inspection of the permitted units.  

9. Performs incident investigations of accidents and near misses and coordinates with general 

manager to notify external agencies when required. 

10.  Maintains Cal-OSHA records for the site. 

11.  If first on the scene, acts as Incident Commander, until relieved, for any spill, fire or natural 

disaster. 

12. Participates in plant team management meetings and activities. 

13. Reports to Plant Manager and works closely with other plant management staff while coordinating 

and receiving overall direction from Corporate EHS management. 

14. Participates in internal (assigned facility) and external (other Cilion facilities) EHS compliance 

audits, when requested. 

15. Other duties as directed. 

Required Qualifications: 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have: 

- Education/Training: A recognized degree in an engineering or science discipline from an 

accredited college or university; and/or a professional license or certification in an appropriate 

discipline, i.e. professional engineer (state), registered environmental assessor (state), certified 

environmental manager (national association), certified safety professional (national association) 

or certified industrial hygienist (national association). 

- Work Experience: Progressive experience in the environmental and safety field in a 

manufacturing, refinery or other production environment. 

  

SITE HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

9/22/2008 

Cilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

 

- Skills:  

o Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint) 

o A technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, 

application of engineering construction methods and materials, and engineering 

application of computers as they relate to the specialized field of environmental 

protection. 

o A knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and/or design criteria pertinent to the 

environmental discipline. 

o A knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertinent to the 

environmental discipline. 

o Strong communication skills, both oral and written (for training, presentations, report 

writing) 

o Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills 

o Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse 

group. 

Environment: 

- Must be able to perform above duties in the plant and plant office. 

- Will be exposed to some dusty and noisy conditions. 

- Must be able to work with Company's other Safety personnel to ensure consistency. 

- Must be able to travel periodically for training.  

Note: Corporate and Plant Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this 

position at any time. 

 

Department/Division: Operations   

Reports to: Plant General Manager   

Experience Level:  Experienced (5+ years)   

Location: Keyes, CA   

Employment Type: Full-Time   

FLSA Status: Exempt   

 

Founded in May 2006, Cilion is a renewable fuels company that converts corn into ethanol to power cars 

and trucks. Cilion has established itself as a leader in the U.S. ethanol fuel market and continues its 

leadership with its strategic investor group comprised of Khosla Ventures, Virgin Fuels, The Yucaipa 

Companies and Western Milling; and its knowledgeable management team with leading experience in 

agricultural markets, ethanol production, and fuels marketing and distribution. 

Apply to: careers@cilion.com,