Safety & Environmental Specialist

About the role

This position reports directly to the Safety and Environmental Manager. Responsible for advising and assisting KSC in maintaining regulatory compliance to achieve world class performance in safety and environmental health. Assists Safety and Environmental Manager with training, audits, reports and permits. This is a highly visible position in an organization that includes safety as a core value.

Responsibilities

• Conducts OSHA, EPA, and DOT required training that includes but is not limited to Forklift, Hazardous Waste, Spill Prevention, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Fire Safety, Ergonomics, PPE, Hazard Communication and Lockout/Tagout
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) inventory
• Performs inspections on emergency equipment including fire extinguishers and eyewash stations
• Utilizes lean manufacturing and Kaizen techniques to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Performs industrial hygiene monitoring including noise levels and air quality
• Assists in incident and close call investigations and recommends corrective actions
• Assists in maintaining environmental permits including air quality (Synthetic Minor), storm water and industrial discharge
• Assists in Hazardous Waste compliance including area inspections, reviewing waste profiles and coordinating pickups
• Performs safety and environmental audits and tracks open items to completion
• Researches, recommends, and maintains inventory of PPE
• Prepares safety/environmental information for KPI reports, job bids and award applications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisf