Specialist II - EHS - Now Hiring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is on-site in Rosemount, MN.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Facilitate EHS training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Manage and coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R.
• Direct and provide guidance to the site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance with policies and regulations, identifying, determining, and implementing, corrective and preventative measures for areas with existing or potential accident and health hazards.
• Manages workers compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/ reduction, safety behavior audit, and risk assessment programs
• Develop protocols and manage the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards.by analyzing safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends.
• All other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• BS required in a related field
• Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• 3-6 years' experience in a related field
• This position is a subject matter expert in a particular field
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

 

Experience

Required

• 3 - 6 years: 3-6 years of experience in a related field.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Safety Education or related field

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