EHS Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of EHS programs, procedures, and policies at a site.
• Main programs include ergonomics, machine safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, Job Hazard Assessments, Hazard Communication, contractor safety, hazardous waste management.
• Complete EHS metrics, lead accident and hazard investigations and recommend corrective action.
• Conduct and prepare the format for periodic EHS inspections and / or site audits.
• This position is also responsible for assisting with the top sustainability initiatives for the site.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces safety policies and procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal regulations, and company EHS program requirements.
• Ensures compliance with EHS regulations and codes and acts as liaison to regulatory agency personnel.
• Manages the employee safety training program, including developing and delivering training curricula and driving/tracking employee participation.
• Provides technical knowledge in the development of EHS controls, programs, and general workplace hazard control strategies.
• Conducts EHS reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications and new equipment/machinery installations.
• Specifies the procurement and maintenance of safety equipment inventory to ensure that onsite personnel have adequate protection from workplace hazards.
• Reviews the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased, including the maintenance of the library of SDS’s.
• Oversees emergency response activities and manages site’s emergency response team.
• Responsible for promoting a strong safety culture through outreach initiatives as well as employee and management engagement.
• Complete job safety, ergonomic and PPE analysis.
• Manages contractor safety program.
• Manages site workers compensation program and lead incident investigations.
• Manage incidents, hazard id’s, near misses, safety inspections, and safety audits using the site’s safety, health and environmental database (SHED).
• Manages the site’s ergonomics program.
• Conducts site audits for compliance with company global standards.
• Manages and maintains day-to-day EHS programs at the site, including new employee orientation, EHS management systems, and regulatory record keeping and reporting.
• Administers company compliance with regulatory permits. Prepares applications, interpreted regulations and maintains written EHS programs as necessary.
• Collsates safety metrics and conducts trend analysis.
• Provides oversight to safety committee.
• Facilitate and grow the site behavior-based safety program.

Qualifications/Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in the safety or environmental field preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, organize and conduct training.
• Demonstrated skills in machine safety, ergonomics and building safety culture programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to interact with senior management and large employee groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations required.
• Excellent communication skills in a variety of medium (PowerPoint charts, written reports & memoranda, and verbal).

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
• VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
• ITAR: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty.