Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Description What we do Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e‑mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle (EV) market. The Company's Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world‑class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high‑value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass. What we value At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships. Aspen's CORE Values We Do the Right Thing We are Problem Solvers We are Allies We Drive Forward What you will do The EHS Specialist is responsible for overseeing various Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the company's East Providence, RI location, which is regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. The EHS Specialist will monitor operations to reduce hazards, will be well‑versed in all OSHA regulations, and will focus on prevention. A keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential hazards is required to support a healthy and safe workplace. Responsibilities Train employees on health and safety policies and best practices. Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction. Conduct accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis. Serve as the lead on certain environmental, health and safety projects. Conduct, coordinate and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs. Oversee Contractor Management program. Interact with 3rd party suppliers and vendors that support the EHS programs. Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge. Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA. Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization. Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel. Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel. Utilize corporate EHS management platform system for maintaining metrics and all information pertaining to EHS. Conduct job hazard analysis, safety inspections and safety audits. Provide MOC review for any chemical changes as it relates to industrial hygiene. Support compliance measures related to the site's Industrial Hygiene Plan. Help to ensure that the facility stays in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Coordinate & support the facility's hazardous waste program, including waste tracking, shipments and alike. Support equipment maintenance program includes scheduling routine maintenance or repairs as well as escorting vendors when onsite. Assist with the implementation and on‑going maintenance of EHS&S policies and associated procedures that help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and other requirements to which the company subscribes. Assisting with (when requested) external regulatory inquiries. Supporting all other EH&S directives as requested. Adopt and follow Aspen's core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, licenses and registrations required: RCRA trained and certified. Computer skills required: Contract Management Systems. Other skills required: 5+ years' experience in manufacturing environment Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point applications. Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed. Ability to work independently with attention to detail. Organizational skills Analytical problem solving, written and verbal communications. Contribute to strong positive employee relations (internal customer service) at all levels within the organization. Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and ANSI. Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequently required to stand. Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to sit. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges. Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits. Expected Compensation: Between $95,000 and $110,000 USD/year based on experience. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call and leave a voice message at View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message. For Our Rhode Island Applicants Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29‑6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr