Facility EHS Specialist

About the role

Leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of facility goals and objectives in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS). Works with and through management to ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational safety and environmental procedures. Directly responsible for successful implementation of EHS programs and procedures to achieve a zero-incident culture.

Reports to the Division Environmental Health & Safety Manager with a strong dotted line to the site Operations Manager, collaborating regularly with their staff on EHS matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support programs and procedures to meet facility objectives and targets in EHS, focusing on:
  • Accident Prevention
  • EHS Regulatory Compliance
  • Energy management and use reduction
  • Waste Management & minimization
  • Environmental or Safety Management Systems (as required)
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs to all team members.
• Support and manage corrective actions from Corporate EHS and External audits.
• Serve as onsite contact for Corporate EHS Department, managing EPA actions such as NOVs, cleanups, and complaints under corporate direction.
• Serve as onsite contact for Corporate EHS Department, managing OSHA actions such as inspections, letters of noncompliance, and informal conferences under corporate direction.
• Keep accurate and timely records, prepare and deliver regulatory reports (e.g., OSHA, RCRA, SARA, EPA) per scheduled deadlines.
• Maintain necessary EHS records and ensure compliance with Corporate EHS Policy and Directives.
• Chair ISO 14001 and Sustainability Committees.
• Support customer EHS requirements and responses to surveys.
• Direct the Division’s waste management (recycling) program.
• Support and integrate EHS into Lean, HR, and Supply Chain efforts.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a technical field, preferably EHS (extensive experience with certificate programs, seminars, and CEUs or an associate degree may be acceptable).
• Strong working knowledge of EHS regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Environmental (Air, Water, Waste) experience desired.
• Experience in Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety is a plus.
• 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Childcare and Healthcare expenses, plus optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Additional supplemental benefits: legal protection plan, pet insurance, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3% (8% total company match).

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (80 Vacation & 40 Sick, accrued).
• 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 4 weeks of Parental Leave at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Adoption Assistance, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education

• Up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through the Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility)

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year (e.g., Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation).
• The Parker Foundation provides donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.