Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the Role

As an Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will support in an operational setting, promoting a culture of safety, sustainability and environmental responsibility. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing industrial safety, industrial hygiene and environmental programs, managing regulatory compliance, and fostering a safe and environmentally conscious work environment. The site is a growing environment covering several phases, such as research and development, construction and operations; therefore, the EHS team is responsible for the overall health and safety of the facility. A successful candidate will need to be highly collaborative, be able to identify gaps in programs or operational fundamentals, have a lean business mindset, be able to find pioneering ways to achieve complex objectives, adaptable to a fast moving and busy environment, be able to prioritize objectives, and align with the company’s goals and risk tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to comply with all regulations.
• Drives outcomes through the OKR process, leveraging partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Oversees safety compliance for internal employees, contractors and vendors working on-site, including the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process to ensure they adhere to organizational EHS standards.
• Manages and conducts inspections and audits regularly to verify compliance and to highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and manages waste processes such as disposal, recycling and hazardous materials handling.
• Ensures EHS initiatives foster direct and honest communication, including leading safety committee meetings, toolbox talks, lunch and learns, and safety moments.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, management and external agencies to align, assess and mitigate potential safety objectives.
• Collaborates with the Learning and Development team to design, review and update relevant EHS required trainings, including emergency response plans on a regular basis.
• Stays informed of evolving environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and inspection requirements.
• Investigates incidents and accidents, performs root cause analyses and implements preventive measures, while keeping thorough records and communicate findings as required.
• Collects, analyzes and reports industrial hygiene data to drive ongoing safety improvements, with the goal to maintain low recordable incident rates through consistent monitoring and improvement.
• Works closely with HR to manage workers’ compensation claims and ensure proper return-to-work processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in safety management, regulatory compliance and program development. Environmental or Industrial Hygiene focus is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, including occupational safety, environmental compliance, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and recordkeeping.
• Understand the diverse requirements in a manufacturing and R&D environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven track record of developing a strong safety culture and reducing recordable incident rates.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders).
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Operating common office equipment, such as computers, copiers, phones, etc.
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery.
• Use of hand tools.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Low temperatures.
• High temperatures.
• Outdoor environment or elements, such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions.
• Elevated heights.
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Demanding and fast-paced work environment, requiring ability to focus and concentrate.

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, respirator, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
• Handling of materials containing Beryllium (Be).

Travel

Some travel may be required (up to 10%).

Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift, scissor lifts, articulating booms, or related certifications.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Certification (CSP, CIH, or similar) is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Requires seldom working weekends.
• Requires occasional schedule flexibility.
• Requires seldom non-standard work-week hours.
• Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer.