Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Requirements

• Aid in developing Health and Safety Programs and Procedures (Ex., Lockout/Tag out, Electrical and Machine Safety, Confined Spaces, Welding Hot Works, Fall Protection, Chemical Management).
• Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, and temperature, to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop a Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for Industrial Accidents.
• Experience with regulatory reporting to DTSC, AQMD, State water Boards, Fire Dept. etc.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Oversee the installation of safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation.
• Assist in the investigation of industrial accidents, injuries, or near misses and help implement preventive measures.
• Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
• Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
• Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
• Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
• Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
• Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
• Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.

Skill Requirements

• Prior HSE experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and completing agency reports (Ex., Cal OSHA, ESP, CUPA, Local Fire Dept, State Water Boards, AQMD).
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and internet-based programs.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet the needs of needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with employees across all levels and departments at APP.