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EHS Lead

ALKEGEN · Hoosick Falls, NY · 1 wk ago
Management$102k–$127k/yrFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Upgrade existing and develop new safety and environmental programs as assigned to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve operational performance in employee safety or environmental areas.
  • Understand environmental, health and safety regulations and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance.
  • Provide training programs and updates for various regulatory programs to include at a minimum:
    • Hazard Communications
    • Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Fire Extinguishers
    • Confined Spaces
    • Machine Guarding
    • Emergency Evacuation Plans
    • Noise Abatement
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Lockout/Tagout
    • Behavior based safety
    • Ergonomics
  • Works closely with site leadership team to monitor safety and process performance.
  • Initiates corrective and preventive actions and supports projects to improve safety and to minimize negative impacts to quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Tracks environmental, sustainability, and regulatory metrics for the facility.
  • Supports and leads improvement projects in these three areas.
  • Communicates and trains site employees on safety policies, programs, and best practices.
  • Prepares monthly report summarizing EHS requirements for locations and follow up as needed to ensure timely completion of mandatory reporting.
  • Serves as an advisor to supervisory personnel on all safety related matters.
  • Attends location safety meetings to provide support to local EHS activities.
  • Participates in monthly divisional safety meetings.
  • Works with the location to reduce workers compensation costs, including assisting with accident investigations and preparing report analysis on accident statistics to find root cause.
  • Develops EHS safety teams and/or committees.
  • Leads EHS-related projects in areas such as machine guarding and ergonomic improvements.
  • Affords assistance to CHQ DEHS during audits at other domestic locations.
  • Collects site’s OSHA logs on an annual basis and reviews for accuracy.
  • Researches various EHS topics as directed by the CHQ DEHS.

    Qualifications/Education

    • BS Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety Management
    • Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing plant safety and environmental curriculum.
    • Five to seven years of experience working with OSHA regulations and issues.
    • Three to five years of experience providing safety training to employees.
    • Ability to direct activities that result in a safe workplace.
    • Effective presentation and communication skills.
    • Strong knowledge of MS Office Products.
    • Demonstrable knowledge of GHS/REACH/RoHS.
    • Demonstrable knowledge in lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
    • Knowledge of lean practices and concepts.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Project Management training
    • Green Belt Certification
    • Relevant EHS certifications
    • SARA 312, 313
    • Storm water management
    • NFPA 70e
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