EHS Specialist

Essential Functions

• Work cohesively with other members of the EHS team and Management towards fulfilling tasks and project goals.
• Maintain the SDS library by adding new chemicals as they are received or replacing outdated sheets with the most current revisions.
• Complete walk-through audits to constantly identify hazards and work with needed resources to correct.
• Train employees on EHS programs in new hire orientation and regularly as required. Maintain EHS training records.
• Investigate indoor/outdoor air quality complaints to determine health effects.
• Schedule appointments and intervals for chromium and respiratory physicals.
• Label and sign appropriate hazards and chemical reactants.
• Perform fit-testing for respiratory protection program.
• Perform routine inspections for emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, hoists, and eyewash stations.
• Audit internal programs to determine the effectiveness to comply with industry standards.
• Perform air monitoring for Hexavalent chromium exposure.
• Enforce local and state regulations. Assist in record keeping and scheduling for various Clean Air Act, RCRA, and DOT annual and biannual reports.
• Assist in scheduling and manifesting hazardous waste shipments. Train and direct employees to adequately comply with RCRA/hazardous waste management regulations in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain the record keeping database to ensure thorough organization and accessibility of compliance documents.
• Perform compliance audits on the shop floor to evaluate and define weaknesses in regulatory compliance.
• Handle hazardous waste/materials as needed.
• Assist in compliance audits with state and federal officials.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred with major in environmental or safety sciences.
• 2 plus years of experience in EH&S.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.