EHS Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

OFS, a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, cable and apparatus, has an EHS Specialist position available at our fiber manufacturing facility located in Norcross, Georgia. This position will support a very dynamic, high-tech, and high-volume process that runs 24/7.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Generally, 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

• Certification is required in some areas.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred qualifications)

• 2-5 years’ experience in the EHS or related field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacts with regulatory agencies as it relates to citations, notices of violation, informal conferences, appeals, submittals, permit renewals, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Assists with the strategic development of trend analyses and metrics reports for the facility to decrease injury rates and improve compliance.
• Assists with the analyses, development and implementation of processes that improve the effectiveness of the EHS programs.
• Provides EHS-related training to location managers and associates as needed.
• Conduct root cause investigations of all OSHA recordable injuries and near misses.
• Conduct safety inspections of all buildings daily, documenting all findings.
• Maintain/post proper Safety signage throughout the facility.
• Report all significant findings of the facility walkthroughs to the EH&S Manager on a daily basis.
• Meet with management team to define EHS goals and objectives.
• Coordinate training and/or training materials to all plant employees in all safety and regulatory programs, documents and tracks training compliance.
• Conduct inspections, identify hazardous conditions and EHS violations.
• Provide solutions and intervention strategies for industrial hygiene, health and safety hazards.
• Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs.
• Ensure EHS programs are effective and compliant with all governing regulations.
• Conduct health and safety audits and inspections.
• Lead accident investigation team, utilizing Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s) to identify causes and corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences.
• Establish and direct plant safety shift(s) committees and their activities.
• Monitor and evaluate operational processes and employee engagement.
• Update and develop written safety programs, conduct monthly Safety Committee Meetings, and investigate and resolve employee health and safety concerns.
• Perform Safety Orientations for new hires.
• Meet with management team to define EHS goals and objectives.
• Perform/Coordinate safety training for applicable employees to meet annual and intermittent requirements, including Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Responder Training, Hearing Conservation, Hazardous Material Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, emergency evacuation, medical emergency, and severe weather drills.

BENEFITS

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan. Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors.

PAY

Competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

SCHEDULE

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the dynamic, high-tech, and high-volume process that runs 24/7.