EHS Specialist

Description:

Job Description

The EHS Specialist will assist in overseeing all factors of health and safety for facility personnel by administering established health and safety initiatives. If you are starting to grow in your safety career, this is a great opportunity for you. And if you have a safety-first mindset and enjoy engaging with employees, by being hands-on in addressing safety suggestions and concerns, while also looking for proactive ways to lead safety initiatives, we encourage you to apply!

What you will do

• Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures. Promptly acting on unsafe situations.
• Immediately report potential safety or product quality issues to the management staff or shift supervisor.
• At least 70% of time is spent in the production environment supporting a variety of EHS activities which can including:
  • Managing employee's safety concerns
  • Workplace Inspections
  • Risk Assessments – New and Updating
  • Safety Walks with different teams and Plant Leadership
  • Contractor Inspections
  • Programmed Safety Focused Audits
  • Management of Change (Machines, work areas, etc.)
• Updating safety communications and contractor safety boards
• Perform weekly inspections of Hazardous Waste Storage Areas
• Perform Stormwater Inspections
• Sign Waste Manifests
• Perform environmental/DOT training
• Prepare and submit required reports monthly/quarterly/semiannual/annually.
• Chemical approval review for safety and environmental impacts
• Gather/record environmental data (Monthly air emissions, Oxidizer readings, etc.)
• Periodic review of government websites for regulation changes
• The balance of time is used for administrative tasks such as:
  • Leads Safety Committee
  • Ensuring local authorities, regulations, rules and codes, programs and policies related to safety are observed. Including interfacing with authorities when required and ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.
  • Participating in corporate safety audits and follow up.
  • Ensuring accident/injury investigations are completed, causes of incidents are identified and preventive action steps are completed.
  • Coordinating with Human Resources to ensure that all required safety training is developed, scheduled, conducted and managed according to an established timeline.
  • Support development of plant and individual safety goals and gathering safety metric data

Education / professional background

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental or other related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience is preferred

What we have to offer

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career
• Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. A competitive compensation package, 401K plan and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family’s needs

Requirements:

Work Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Results oriented
• Seeks continuous improvement with people, processes, and programs
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Continual education on new federal, state, and local regulations
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times
• Regularly interfaces with local Fire, Police, and Medical facility officials

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time