Environmental Health And Safety Specialist - Machine Shop

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of EHS compliance programs in alignment with global EHS policies and standards.
• Develop, communicate, train, and drive EHS initiatives to improve performance across the portfolio and integrate EHS into daily operations.
• Conduct investigations of working conditions in places of employment to prevent occupational diseases and industrial health hazards.
• Promote EHS awareness throughout the organization through effective employee communication and participation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for safety and environmental issues, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Support regulated waste management activities, including consolidation and inspections, to ensure proper handling and compliance.
• Execute compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
• Perform compliance tasks such as storm water sampling, waste inspections, chemical inventory management, and life safety audits.
• Support and conduct EHS audits, develop action plans to resolve findings, and implement countermeasures promptly and effectively.
• Perform risk assessments, including Job Hazard Analysis, for new processes and equipment to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly EHS metrics and report results to onsite management and corporate reporting systems.
• Drive continual improvement efforts to reduce site safety and environmental risk through proactive identification and resolution of issues.
• Support site stand-up meetings, safety committee activities, and floor inspections to reinforce safety culture and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in EHS support, particularly in warehousing or similar industrial environments.
• Experience in environmental health and safety within a manufacturing plant or machine shop setting.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and applicable environmental and safety standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analysis for processes and equipment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity for documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and personnel issues while handling sensitive EHS information.
• Capability to promote EHS awareness and effectively communicate safety and environmental requirements to employees.
• Ability to support and perform audits, inspections, and compliance tasks related to waste, storm water, chemicals, and life safety.