EHS Specialist

About the role

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist assists in maintaining the health, safety and environmental compliance at the facility. They will interact with the Management Team, employees and contractors/vendors, under the guidance of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager. The EHS Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of programs, policies, and assessments to ensure their company is in compliance with all federal and internal health and safety rules. They may also review reports and findings to monitor performance and detect trends related to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in safety meetings
• Coordinate and assist in training
• Help maintain the EHS platform (Gensuite)
• File and maintain EHS documentation
• Track all necessary training using the internal tracking system
• Prepare necessary documents/packs for upcoming audits (e.g. OSHA/EPA)
• Revise and update EHS policies and procedures
• Assist with implementation of EHS Regional initiatives
• Perform JSA, Risk Analysis, Investigations, and implementation of corrective actions
• Perform EHS audits
• Plant Environmental SPCC Plan Tank Inspections
• Complying with AQMD permit
• Stormwater and Industrial Wastewater sampling
• Tracking of hazardous waste/disposal
• Coordinate and assist in training
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents
• Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained
• Provide administrative support to the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
• Coordinate/conduct various compliance monitoring including wastewater sampling, stormwater sampling, environmental site compliance audits
• Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, CAL/OSHA, EPA, AQMD, ADA, and fire codes
• Review and maintenance of SDS (MSDS) records, approval of new products by consultation with the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager before products are allowed in the plant
• Help develop visual aids and presentations for HSE training, committee meetings
• Develop flyers, environmental tips and documents used by the department, as needed
• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices
• Member of Emergency Response Team during emergency evacuation and other plant emergencies
• Complete special projects for all facets of department services on an as-needed basis

Required Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, OSHA/EPA regulations or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and Microsoft Office proficient
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of vendors and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, industrial engineering, or industrial hygiene preferred or equivalent experience with specialized training
• HAZWOPER, First Responder, First Aid certifications a plus
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint with the willingness to learn new programs on an as-needed basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory requirements such as the Federal Register and others
• Knowledge of factory equipment, building systems and processes
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders, work at various heights

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.