EHS Specialist

About the Role

The EHS Specialist will assist in overseeing all aspects of health and safety for facility personnel by administering established health and safety initiatives. This is a great opportunity for those starting to grow in their safety career, with a safety-first mindset and a hands-on approach to addressing safety suggestions and concerns while leading proactive safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe work environment and lead by example, adhering to and enforcing all safety and regulatory procedures. At least 70% of time is spent in the production environment supporting a variety of EHS activities:

• Managing employees' safety concerns
• Conducting workplace inspections and risk assessments (new and updates)
• Performing safety walks with different teams and plant leadership
• Conducting contractor inspections
• Performing programmed safety-focused audits
• Managing change (machines, work areas, etc.)
• Updating safety communications and contractor safety boards
• Performing weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas
• Conducting stormwater inspections
• Signing waste manifests
• Performing environmental/DOT training
• Preparing and submitting required reports (monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annually)
• Reviewing chemical approvals for safety and environmental impacts
• Gathering and recording environmental data (e.g., monthly air emissions, oxidizer readings)
• Periodically reviewing government websites for regulation changes

The balance of time is used for administrative tasks such as:

• Leading the Safety Committee
• Ensuring compliance with local authorities, regulations, rules, and codes, including interfacing with authorities and maintaining accurate record-keeping
• Participating in corporate safety audits and follow-up
• Ensuring accident/injury investigations are completed, identifying causes, and implementing preventive actions
• Coordinating with Human Resources to develop, schedule, and manage required safety training
• Supporting the development of plant and individual safety goals and gathering safety metric data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, or a related field preferred
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Commitment to staying updated on new federal, state, and local regulations
• Ability to work in a safe and ethical manner at all times
• Regular interaction with local Fire, Police, and Medical facility officials

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment
• Development opportunities where your input makes a difference
• A competitive compensation package
• 401K plan
• Flexible benefits customizable to you and your family’s needs