Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Norfolk, NE

About the role

Maintain and oversee a compliant Process Safety Management program.
Monitor and uphold all EHS compliance requirements across the facility.
Complete Tier II, stormwater, and wastewater reporting.
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
Partner with employees in a cooperative, respectful, and solution focused manner.
Ensure accuracy and legal compliance of all EHS programs, documentation, and reporting.
Conduct thorough incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
Collaborate with leadership and engineering teams on equipment, facility, and process design to ensure safe, ergonomic work environments.
Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee and actively support its initiatives.
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees.
Stay current on DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain safety equipment, first aid supplies, and emergency response readiness.
Provide timely and accurate reports to facility leadership and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee a compliant Process Safety Management program.
• Monitor and uphold all EHS compliance requirements across the facility.
• Complete Tier II, stormwater, and wastewater reporting.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Partner with employees in a cooperative, respectful, and solution focused manner.
• Ensure accuracy and legal compliance of all EHS programs, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate with leadership and engineering teams on equipment, facility, and process design to ensure safe, ergonomic work environments.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee and actively support its initiatives.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees.
• Stay current on DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety equipment, first aid supplies, and emergency response readiness.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to facility leadership and executive management.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified; Instructor certification preferred.
Three to five years of safety experience required.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.
Ability to coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Willingness to work off-shifts as needed.

Qualifications

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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