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,
