EHS Specialist

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Other

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction
• Industrial environmental and safety management experience preferred
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed
• Can deliver internal training effectively
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives
• Professional EHS Certifications are desired

Essential Functions

• Coach management and associates at all levels to ensure compliance with all EHS program expectations and applicable federal & state laws for day-to-day activities
• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed by associates and suggesting risk mitigation strategies through programs such as; Job Safety Analysis, ergonomics process, machine safeguarding, etc.
• Training and assisting others (managers, associates, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, following safety rules, etc.)
• Carrying out appropriate inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented
• Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems
• Enforcing compliance with EHS programs
• Completing and documenting all regulatory compliance activities according to regulatory deadlines
• Completing, documenting, and submitting required EHS reports and recordkeeping information
• Carrying out EHS training as needed, including new associate and contractor orientation
• Responding to and investigating events including injuries and near-miss events
• Driving closure of effective corrective/preventive actions, as assigned
• Updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and external supplier evaluation software
• Responding to emergencies when they arise
• Handling associate complaints as they relate to EHS
• Performing other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Continuum

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction
• Industrial environmental and safety management experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with and work well with others to manage projects, and meetings
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change
• Exceptional organizational skills with high consideration for detail
• Must possess time management skills and can meet deadlines
• Works well independently and in a group environment
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed
• Can deliver internal training effectively
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives
• Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Professional EHS Certifications are desired