Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

About the Role

As a Sr EH&S Specialist for our Rochester, NY sites, you will partner with key stakeholders to integrate EH&S programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance and employee safety. In this role, you will report to the Director, EH&S for the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of Corporate policies regarding EHS
• Support and develop the CSR-EHS & Sustainability programs (Corporate Social Responsibility)
• Provide technical support and information in the development of key metrics and objectives for EHS
• Interact with local, state, and federal agencies such as OSHA, DEP, EPA, insurance carriers, local fire/police, and others for permitting and inspection requirements
• Chair the Safety Committee each month and coordinate with members to complete action items
• Train employees on company policies and regulations pertaining to employee safety in conjunction with Human Resources (e.g., Blood Borne Pathogens, HazCom, Chemical Hygiene, LOTO)
• Lead incident investigations and root cause corrective action plans, including corrective action implementation
• Perform proactive safety inspections, monitor hazardous waste removal vendors, and assist in consolidating hazardous wastes
• Review plans for operational projects, equipment installation, etc., to determine compliance with safety, security, and environmental requirements
• Work directly with first-line supervision and management to implement the EHS Program effectively
• Track and manage site EHS budget

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Environmental field or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience in the EH&S field
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and safety functions within a manufacturing environment and federal/state regulations
• Environmental or OSHA-related training such as HAZWOPER, GHS, etc., is desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Operates in a manufacturing environment
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

Pay

Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 – $147,375.00 USD per year. This range is a good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Eligibility for participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.