Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in monitoring, preparing, implementing, updating, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Apply EHS concepts and tools to the work environment to reduce and eliminate risks and maintain compliance with EHS regulations
• Conduct incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, reporting, and implement corrective actions
• Create, document, report, and present incident trending analysis
• Participate in EHS Teams and programs, taking on leadership responsibilities during meetings and with committees
• Conduct workplace inspections for multiple facilities and document results on a daily, weekly, monthly, or otherwise scheduled routine
• Promote awareness activities, educational and guidance to workers to prevent accidents and illnesses through continuous campaigns
• Collaborate with other EHS team members, production managers, and other parties to implement procedures, plans, processes, best practices, and safety standards
• Develop and conduct technical training as needed or directed
• Participate in Gemba walks, Improvement Task Force activities, as well as lead safety committees as directed
• Responsible for incident investigations and root causes determination as well as assist in corrective action implementation. Ensure timely reporting and closure of tasks
• Perform data trending and analysis, perform risk assessments and provide training to employees as needed
• Perform EHS inspections at the sites, track corrective action & preventive action findings to closure
• Test the workplace for environmental hazards such as exposure to chemical, dust hazards, and excessive noise
• Contribute to the development and execution of an EHS management system in support of the company’s programs and policies
• Lead EHS projects, programs, and initiatives as needed; may serve as a subject expert for multiple EHS initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or related technical degree is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal, State, other regulations, and agencies (Cal OSHA, CUPA, CA Fire Code, etc.)
  • Experienced in and proficient with MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other office productivity tools
  • Valid Driver's license and clean driving record, in order to drive company vehicles

  Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Current certification in DOT, Cal OSHA 30hour, Hazard Waste Management is preferred
  • Knowledge and experience in ergonomics, ISO 14001 and 45001, DOT regulations, laser compliance, emergency management
  • Demonstrates effective project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates competency in handling multiple priorities and use sound judgment
  • Strong leadership skills are required to ensure progress and compliance with EHS programs in areas where this role does not directly report
  • Cross functional teams are required to execute the programs and this role is key in facilitating that work across the organization
  • Well organized – able to track/follow-up on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously to ensure it is executed in a timely manner
  • Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products