Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist I

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com. 

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Summary 

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist I supports the execution and continuous improvement of SENS' Environmental, Health & Safety Management System by partnering with employees, supervisors, engineering, quality, laboratory, and operations teams to promote a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment.

Responsibilities 

Safety Culture & Employee Engagement

• Promote and actively support the SENS safety culture through positive employee engagement, coaching, and visible leadership on the production floor.
• Conduct routine safety observations and behavior-based safety coaching.
• Support employees and supervisors in identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in driving employee participation in the SAFER Hazard Reporting Program.
• Facilitate safety awareness initiatives, campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Serve as an active member of the First Responder Team.

Daily Operational Support

• Maintain a strong floor presence supporting manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, engineering, and office operations.
• Participate in Tier II production meetings.
• Support supervisors with hazard identification and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist departments with implementation of EHS policies and safe work practices.
• Support laboratory safety compliance and routine inspections.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Reduction

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and hazard evaluations for equipment, processes, and tasks.
• Assist Engineering with process hazard reviews and implementation of engineering controls.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk using the hierarchy of controls.
• Assist with FMEA/RPN documentation as applicable.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Respond to workplace incidents, near misses, and property damage events.
• Collect incident information including photographs, witness statements, and initial documentation.
• Participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Track corrective actions through completion and verify effectiveness.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• OSHA, EPA, NFPA, LOTO, PPE
• Hazard Communication
• Hazardous Waste
• Electrical Safety 
• Machine Guarding
• Emergency Response
• Industrial Hygiene Initiatives 
• Chemical Management 
• Documentation & Inspection Records

Inspections & Audits

• Production areas
• Warehouse
• Laboratory 
• Emergency eyewash stations
• Safety Showers
• Fire extinguishers
• AED inspections
• Spill kits
• Chemical Storage
• PPE stations
• Machine guarding
• LOTO Compliance 

Training & Communication

• Deliver weekly safety talks and toolbox talks.
• Reinforce new hire safety orientation.
• Conduct hands-on safety demonstrations.
• Coordinate annual refresher training.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Assist with emergency drills and exercises.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Safety Management, OSH or other relevant discipline OR Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing EHS experience OR 4+ years of relevant manufacturing EHS experience.