EHS Specialist II

About the role

The EHS Specialist II in the Fulton, NY plant plays a critical role in supporting the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to maintain a safe and compliant work environment at the Fulton plant. This position focuses on implementing and sustaining EHS programs that meet federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain EHS programs that meet federal, state, and local regulations
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage hazardous and universal waste streams, including oils, coolants, and oil-contaminated water
• Audit EHS policies and procedures
• Maintain training records, coordinate employee training, and support new hire orientation
• Audit support and prepare regulatory reports
• Develop and maintain the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan; support Tier II, TRI, and Air Emissions reporting
• Track and monitor solid waste streams; support sustainability initiatives and water/energy intensity metrics
• Perform reporting requirements of various state and federal agencies (i.e., OSHA, DOL, EPA, DOT, and other local agencies) as needed
• Lead or assist with safety and environmental training sessions for employees
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and routine site inspections
• Support the EHS Manager in wellness, workers compensation, and emergency preparedness programs
• Act as qualified backup for EHS Manager during absences and participate in succession planning and leadership development activities

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental/Chemical or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as environmental regulations, procedure manuals, MSDS documents
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOL, DOT, etc.) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to lead training classes

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as environmental regulations, procedure manuals, MSDS documents
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOL, DOT, etc.) preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, poses excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to lead training classes

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to protecting both employees and the environment

Benefits

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.

Pay

$78K+ DOE

Schedule

Exempt