EHS Sr Specialist

Job Summary

Designs, develops, implements & oversees the organization's EHS programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities & to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations
Administers the A3 review processing; schedules, communicates, distributes lessons learned & manages distribution lists
Initiates & implements audit processes; schedules, communicates & follows up on corrective actions
Schedules & conducts cultural assessments
Greenhouse Gas overview including working with GDOTS sites to request data, prepare data, & work closely with site Quality teams & verification requests from third party
Serves as Safety Committee lead, enhances EHS training, general administration of Safety & is a member of the BCP/DR team

Impact of the Role

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.
• Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.
• Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.
• Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
• Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
• Maintains awareness of known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.
• Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
• Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
• Maintains a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Velocity Software. EHS Software such as: Enablon or Intelex. Experience with Greenhouse Gases and sustainability. Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.