Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About the Role

The EHS Specialist will plan, implement, and oversee FANUC America’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, their enforcement, and associated training for FANUC America employees and contract workers, focusing on health and safety aspects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections/audits of operations to ensure compliance with all EHS related regulations and FANUC America policies.
• Develop scorecards to quantify compliance.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions on safety incidents to prevent reoccurrences.
• Participate in reviewing, updating, or creating Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Presentation and dissemination of EHS training materials.
• Audit, inspect, and replenish safety equipment including, but not limited to first aid kits, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, lockout/tagout devices, and rigging equipment.
• Assist with conducting monthly safety committee meetings.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste material disposal and retain records.
• Prepare and submit chemical surveys, inventories, and other government requests for information such as SARA Title III Tier II.
• Maintain ISO 14001 certification and conduct periodic audits.
• Lead FANUC America’s first responder team.
• Maintain Respiratory Protection Program.
• Coordinate and execute Emergency Response Plan drills.
• Regular travel between local buildings, with occasional out-of-state travel (less than 5%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field, or combination of equivalent education and related experience.
• Strong familiarity with federal and state regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA) and working familiarity with consensus standards (NFPA, ANSI, RIA/A3, etc.).
• Willingness to complete training to become a Laser Safety Officer.
• Contribute to revision, updating, or creation of EHS related Policy and Procedures and trainings.
• Assist with any regulatory agency inspections and communication with applicable governmental agencies.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to drive throughout the organization’s service area for business as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five years of EHS experience.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour card.
• Certified Safety Professional or equivalent safety certifications.
• Experience with the ISO certification process.
• Manufacturing/Assembly experience, particularly industrial robot safety and electrical safety experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program