EHS Administrator (On-Site)

COMPANY: Metalico Buffalo, Inc.
JOB TITLE: Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Administrator.
LOCATION: 3175 Lake Shore Rd. Buffalo NY, 14219 (On-Site).
COMPENSATION: $70-80,000/per annum, based on knowledge and experience.
JOB TYPE: Full-time, exempt.
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 40+ hour work week is required.

Join a growing organization where your expertise in Environmental, Health & Safety truly makes a difference. Metalico Buffalo, Inc. is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable EHS Administrator to support our Buffalo Division, including multiple metal recycling and auto parts operations. This is a high-impact role for a safety-focused professional who thrives in industrial environments and wants to develop their career within a respected, established company.

PURPOSE:
As the Buffalo Division EHS Administrator, you will be the go-to resource for safety leadership and environmental compliance across several active operations. You will help shape a proactive safety culture, guide facility teams, conduct audits and inspections, and partner with corporate leadership to ensure our sites meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or scrap/recycling who wants more ownership, diverse day-to-day work, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The EHS Administrator will support the EHS programs across the Buffalo Divisions, which includes Metalico Buffalo, Metalico Niagara, Skyway Auto Parts, 49 Hopkins Auto Parts, and Buffalo Shredding & Recovery.

Key responsibilities include:
Environmental & Safety Oversight:

• Support Buffalo Division managers in maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, and corporate EHS standards.
• Conduct weekly site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, or environmental concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform quarterly EHS audits at each assigned facility, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly EHS reports as required by corporate EHS and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, and documentation to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

Training & Employee Engagement:

• Conduct new-hire EHS orientation and refresher training.
• Facilitate and lead monthly EHS meetings with site management teams and employees.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all sites.

Incident Response:

• Assist in the investigation of incidents and near-misses, document findings, root causes, and corrective measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections or inquiries from state, local, or federal agencies.

Additional Projects:

• Support implementation of corporate EHS policies, procedures, and initiatives at the divisional level.
• May be assigned additional EHS-related projects or responsibilities as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3–5 years of EHS experience in an industrial or scrap/recycling environment preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct effective training and present material to groups.
• Organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple sites and travel between facilities within the Buffalo division.
• Continuing education (regulatory, safety, and environmental training) strongly encouraged.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to walk facilities and perform inspections in both office and industrial environments.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb in scrap/recycling yard settings.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Work is performed both in an office environment and in industrial scrap/recycling yards.
• Exposure to noise, dust, weather conditions, and heavy equipment during site visits.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

BENEFITS:

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid).
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Employee Referral $1000.
• Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Time.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This description is a representation of job duties and is not to be considered a full disclosure. Metalico, Inc., and its subsidiaries is an “at-will” employer. Therefore, this does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

About Metalico:

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.