Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

Role Profile & Pay Grade

This position will work with the EHS Manager and Leadership team at the Braun manufacturing plant to aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with OSHA, EPA and Industrial Hygiene practices or regulations. This position will interface with managers as well as team members on the production floor to ensure that all company policies are followed, provide interpretation on EHS regulations, and conduct regulatory sampling.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with OSHA, EPA and Industrial Hygiene practices or regulations.
• Interface with managers and team members on the production floor to ensure all company policies are followed.
• Provide interpretation on EHS regulations and conduct regulatory sampling.
• Take ownership of some compliance related tasks and programs as they relate to OSHA and EPA.

Summary Of Activities

• Maintain compliance data base including entering compliance required information into database as well as completing compliance related EHS tasks; (Including TRIR tracking, DART, and trending injury data)
• Perform air permit, stormwater, wastewater and waste inspections with ability to identify gaps, make adjustments to the programs and maintain documentation for compliance
• Carefully manage hazardous waste labeling, shipments and manifests.
• Carefully coordinate files for review by regulators for compliance and auditors for inspections
• Support EHS Manager with files and recordkeeping on daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Aid in compliance assurance with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements
• Participate in Van Wert Safety Council monthly meetings
• Assist in the development of training materials, conduct training when applicable, and maintain the training database for tracking compliance and participation
• Conduct PPE assessments and JHA’s; evaluate current equipment and make modifications to PPE program to ensure compliance and upgrades are current with latest technology
• Assist in the investigation process for accidents and injuries including the identification of root cause and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence; and assist departments in documentation and develop PDCA’s
• Assist in the development of emergency response plans, including procedures for fires, chemical spills, and other emergencies. Conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans
• Monitor and manage environmental aspects of the manufacturing facility, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives. Implement measures to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Participate in EHS audits and assessments to identify safety deficiencies such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work, Electrical Safety; as well as Hazardous Waste and permit regulated activities (air, stormwater, wastewater)
• Collaborate with team members to understand problems, issues, and obtain suggested alternatives
• Lead by example by consistently adhering to safety protocols, wearing required PPE
• Participate in and guide the monthly Safety Committee team members; providing leadership to ensure the committee has direction and demonstrated efficiency
• Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications
• Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

• Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications
• Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter