EHS Specialist I
Woodward, Inc. · Niles, IL · Yesterday
Manufacturing$65k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Routine Inspections: Performs regular inspections of facilities and work areas to ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Maintain EHS Records: Accurately documents incidents, inspections, and corrective actions within the EHS management system.
- Support Training Programs: Assists in the development and delivery of EHS training materials and sessions for employees.
- Monitor Compliance: Tracks and reports on compliance with EHS standards and internal policies to ensure organizational adherence.
- Affiliate in Incident Investigations: Participates in the investigation of EHS incidents by gathering data and supporting root cause analysis.
Key Skills
- Environmental Regulations Knowledge: Understands and apply relevant environmental laws and regulations to ensure compliance within the organization.
- Safety Compliance: Ensures workplace safety standards are met by adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Risk Assessment: Identifies and evaluates potential hazards in the workplace to mitigate risks and enhance safety measures.
- Incident Reporting: Accurately documents and reports safety incidents and near misses following standardized procedures.
- Data Analysis: Analyzes safety and environmental data to identify trends and support decision-making processes.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicates safety protocols and procedures to team members and stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains meticulous records and pays close attention to safety and environmental compliance details.
- Technical Documentation: Prepares and maintains technical documents related to environmental health and safety procedures.
- Time Management: Manages time efficiently to complete safety assessments and compliance tasks within set deadlines.
- Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with team members to implement and maintain safety and environmental initiatives.
Qualifications
- US – bachelor’s degree in occupational safety (BA/BS) preferred
- Experience in Occupational Safety and/or Environmental in a manufacturing environment or other relevant/applicable industry or agency.
- Related manufacturing and operations training
- Basic level of knowledge and experience with environmental, safety and health issues in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to assess and evaluate environmental, health and safety exposures and risks
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues who possess varying degrees of EHS subject matter knowledge
Pay
Estimated annual base pay: $65,000(minimum) - $84,000(midpoint) - $104,000(maximum)
Benefits
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave