Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in identifying and evaluating Safety and Environmental (SE) concerns, driving continuous improvement through proactive prevention programs, and supporting daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of emergency and hazard response activities.
• Review and actively support all EHS investigations, ensuring proper internal and external reporting, implementation of root cause analysis, and corrective actions, and following up until completion.
• Monitor and actively participate in guiding current and future production activities to ensure compliance with EHS acts and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in EHS regulations and legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal environmental permits and licensing requirements.
• Liaise with management to ensure compliance and integration into operations.
• Identify and develop EHS education programs, deliver training, and facilitate the attainment of required certifications.
• Ensure regular EHS inspections are conducted and take appropriate follow-up actions.
• Develop and implement EHS initiatives to continuously enhance policies and programs.
• Provide EHS evaluation and support for product and facility initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports, recommendations, and proposals.
• Maintain accurate statistical data, reports, and analysis of EHS conditions to support reduction goals.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001/45001 registration requirements.
• Collaborate with EHS specialists at other facilities to ensure consistency and standardization of safety programs.
• Provide support to US Service Center locations.

Qualifications

• Certification in Health & Safety would be highly advantageous.
• First Aid training is required.
• At least two years of direct experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GHS/WHMIS regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA and any other application safety & health regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations at all levels of legislation.
• Familiarity with applicable building/fire codes and ANSI standards.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment independently and prioritize workload.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Benefits

Starting day one of employment! Competitive Wages Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off