Specialist, EHS

About the role

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist at Clark Pacific supports the implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures across all operations. This role collaborates with the EHS, Manufacturing, and Field teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular and ad hoc yard/plant/job site visits and audits under the direction of management.
• Aid in incident investigations under the direction of management.
• Collect and enter data related to injury prevention and enhancing workplace safety.
• Aggregate and draft reports on safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with EHS Management and Operational leaders on environmental, health, and safety engineering projects and initiatives.
• Focus on safety management to improve employee wellbeing and increase productivity and efficiency.
• Support COVID contact tracing as needed.
• Review, revise, and coach stakeholders regarding various safety programs such as JHA, PTP, rigging/pick plans, and fall protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years total general manufacturing industry and/or construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental, or equivalent relevant heavy manufacturing or heavy construction experience is preferred.
• Preferred certifications: CHST, OHST, STS, STS-C.
• Required: EMT Card.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with effective listening and engagement.
• Ability to build strong relationships and motivate diverse teams.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Problem-solving skills to prevent reoccurrence of issues.
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite programs.
• Willingness to grow into higher skill levels and roles.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options.
• Medical FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent.