Sr. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Administrator

About the role

Vishay Dale in Yankton, South Dakota is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Health & Safety Administrator responsible for supporting and maintaining EHS policies within the designated site(s) to ensure compliance with organizational as well as local, state, and federal regulations. The role involves providing support for maintaining safe and healthy working conditions and administering/maintaining safety training for employees with minimal supervision.

The position is located on-site in Yankton, SD, situated in Southeast South Dakota on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake, offering access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incident investigation and reporting, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Cultivate and continuously improve safety culture through implementation and education of policies and standards
• Maintain all applicable procedures, processes, and programs related to EHS and compliance in relation to state and federal statutes
• Assist with record keeping, presentation, and evaluation of EHS records and key performance indicators (incident log, utilities, etc.)
• Help evaluate, implement, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Serve as plant leader in the implementation of workplace ergonomics, safety, and program solutions
• Act as site first responder and member of the safety committee
• Facilitate training related to EHS matters
• Maintain safety-related records
• Manage the hazardous waste program (compliance, reporting, emergency response)
• Act as “Safety Chief” for monthly safety meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including presenting in front of others
• Annual HAZWOP training and forklift training
• 3–5 years of EHS experience preferred

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Required Safety Equipment

• Moderate physical activity required
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Need mobility to move about the plant
• May require climbing a ladder
• May have exposure to dust, noise, heat, or mild chemicals that fall below acceptable limits as established by current government standards
• Safety equipment required at times