EHS Specialist

About the role

The EHS Specialist supports site operations by facilitating a collaborative culture in which safety is considered first before engaging in any activities at the site. This person will be a hands-on influential leader with the primary focus of executing Halocarbon’s EHS management systems, ensuring compliance with life-safety systems, and applicable industry standards. They will serve as a change agent to stimulate culture change while applying Halocarbon values.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating EHS related risk (i.e., periodic spot checks, MOC & PSSR support, JSA, etc.) and supporting the life-safety permit process, including safe work, line break, hot work, etc.
• Providing high-quality individual/small group feedback through spot checks, audits, safety contacts, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Simplifying, maintaining, and auditing compliance with Halocarbon’s management systems.
• Updating assigned policy, procedures, and associated training materials.
• Develop and deliver EHS & Emergency Response, Security training. Support LMS, safety meetings, and other training systems as needed.
• Reviewing and executing EHS department PMs, or other tasks owned by other departments to ensure proper completion (i.e., First aid stations, safety shower evaluation, elevated work / anchor points, fixed / portable ladder evaluations, elevated work equipment, gas monitoring equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Developing, capturing and classifying safety data (near misses, 1st aids, etc.).
• Supporting incident investigations and ensuring close-out and communication of incidents.
• Actively leading and participating in the site safety committee and site safety subcommittees.
• Actively leading and guiding ER leaders in emergency response team membership, EOC, ER/Security Drills, headcount system, training programs, ER equipment, and interfacing with local ER agencies.
• Maintaining the approved PPE list, PPE matrix / risk assessment, and PPE evaluations as needed.
• Promoting the health of employees by supporting the employee physical processes, case management, IH assessments, and providing first aid / guidance to first responders on injury care.
• Developing, updating and executing industrial hygiene plan & risk assessment with input from IH consultants and EHS Director, as well as conducting sampling (e.g. IH sampling when/where required).
• Completing assigned skills evaluations, self-study, training, assigned readings and exercises.
• Achieving and maintaining applicable certifications. (Examples include: First Aid/CPR/AED, Certified Safety Technician; backup support for Wastewater Operator, DOT Shipper, Hazmat Shipper, as needed).
• Providing after-hours and evening support and response to the plant.
• Executing other assigned projects and tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent. University degree or professional certificate preferred.
• Commitment to work towards technical and professional certifications.
• Industrial / manufacturing experience (Chemical preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Qualifications

• Caring, with genuine concern for employees, families, and our community, which reflects their passion for EHS.
• Curiosity for solving the toughest problems through an entrepreneurial and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting/speaking in front of a group.
• Positively adapts to and leads positive change.
• Collaborating with others, approaching internal and external customers as true partners.
• Educational background in safety, environmental science, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility.

Benefits

Halocarbon offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate shift work and on-call requirements.