Regional EHS Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a clear vision of the requirements, initiatives, actions and outcomes for the site, in order to meet or exceed the required EHS standards.
• Ensure these activities are captured within yearly site EHS objectives and action plans and effectively executed.
• Making recommendations for the improvement of EHS practices, business processes, operational practices and workplace design.
• Review and assessment of hazard and incident reporting, incident investigations, injuries and workers’ compensation outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of legislative change or improvement in best practices.
• Support management of Workers Compensation cases as needed, including reporting to MSHA as required.
• Maintain legal compliance with all applicable OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT, State and local regulations, including completion of all required reporting.
• Cookordination performance of all necessary internal audits and inspections.
• Drive the implementation and education of the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology EHS Strategic management plan.
• Plan and implement EHS policies and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and corporate requirements.
• Source and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention. Correct handling techniques for chemicals, wastes, equipment and other materials.
• Recommend measures to reduce or eliminate industrial incidents and health hazards.
• Lead the investigation of incidents and injuries and manage documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science, environmental, and/or safety discipline, or minimum 4 years experience in EHS focused role.

Preferred qualifications

• MSHA Certification
• Experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing or production environment
• Experience with safety management systems / software