EHS Specialist

Job Purpose

Support the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems at the Ontex, Stokesdale Facility. Implement and monitor Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, industry best practices, and integrated management system standards.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with health, safety, and environmental policies, regulations, and industrial best practices.
• Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards through inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
• Assess the effectiveness of industrial control mechanisms and recommend improvements.
• Develop, review, and enhance safety programs to align with regulatory and organizational goals.
• Communicate EHS plans, strategies, and updates across business as needed.
• Promote environmental controls for waste management and air quality and water resource monitoring.
• Conduct audits and measure the effectiveness of hazard control programs, ensuring continuous improvement.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering staff, quality assurance, process improvement teams, maintenance teams, and regulatory compliance specialists.
• Collaborate with Ontex Group EHS to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Associate's degree in a related field, combined with five years of general industry safety experience and valid OSHA 30-Hour General Industry and/or OSHA 501 certification Trainer Certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to conduct on-site inspections, including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals, with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Core Competencies

• Identify and assess physical and chemical hazards and take essential steps to minimize them.
• Ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to deliver EHS solutions.
• Collaborate effectively in teams and lead EHS-related projects.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS plans, objectives and standards timely and efficiently.