EHS Specialist (Environmental, Health, and Safety)

Responsibilities

Safety isn't a checkbox here, it's the job!

We are looking for an EHS Specialist who is willing to lead by example and drive a continuously improving safety culture forward.

In our aluminum recycling facility the stakes are high: heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and complex processes that demand someone sharp, proactive, and unwilling to cut corners.

• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, audits, and environmental compliance assessments
• Lead incident investigations and determine root causes
• Drive safety and environmental awareness, engagement, and improvement across all levels of the organization
• Reviews and maintains all environmental permits including but not limited to SARA Tier 1/Tier2 Inventory Report, TRI Report, NPDES DMR’s, Air Emission Reports, Waste Profile Renewals and landfill permit recordkeeping and reporting
• Monitor and improve emergency response action programs and preparedness
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements along with accurate recordkeeping
• Manage site Worker's Compensation matters, first aid and CPR training, fit testing, and other safety/health program requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or equivalent major
• 3+ years experience in a health and safety role with demonstrated understanding of H&S principles and regulations
• Strong persuasion and motivation skills, as well as the ability to work across all disciplines and employee levels
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to accurately write reports, communicate verbally with employees, provide constructive feedback, and maintain positive employee relations
• Lift 25 pounds and walk the plant floor on a regular basis
• Work variable hours depending on business needs, be on call for emergencies, and occasionally travel
• Wear various types of PPE in hot/humid conditions; such as metatarsal safety shoes, safety hardhat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and heat resistant garments
• Hold and retain a valid driver's license