Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II - EHS

About the role

Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS training programs to employees at all levels to ensure knowledge, understanding, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state, and federal environmental reports (e.g., air, waste, water, Tier II, Form R).
• Assist the site safety committee with inspections to assess compliance, identifying and implementing corrective and preventive measures for accident and health hazards.
• Manage workers compensation cases and EHS programs, including cost control, accident prevention, safety behavior audits, and risk assessment.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and developing an EHS improvement strategic plan in collaboration with site managers.
• Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer, overseeing compliance, training, and safe practices.
• Analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS required in a related field.
• Certifications required or preferred: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• 3-6 years' experience in a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal/external clients.
• Proactive, exercises sound judgment and decision-making, and identifies problems and needs to develop solutions.
• Self-confident, self-motivated professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.