EHS Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Other.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction.
• Industrial environmental and safety management experience preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed.
• Can deliver internal training effectively.
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives.
• Professional EHS Certifications are desired.

Essential Functions:

• Coach management and associates at all levels to ensure compliance with all EHS program expectations and applicable federal & state laws for day-to-day activities.
• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed by associates and suggesting risk mitigation strategies through programs such as; Job Safety Analysis, ergonomics process, machine safeguarding, etc.
• Training and assisting others (managers, associates, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, following safety rules, etc.).
• Conducting appropriate inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented.
• Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
• Enforcing compliance with EHS programs.
• Completing and documenting all regulatory compliance activities according to regulatory deadlines.
• Completing, documenting, and submitting required EHS reports and recordkeeping information.
• Conducting EHS training as needed, including new associate and contractor orientation.
• Responding to and investigating events including injuries and near-miss events.
• Drive closure of effective corrective/preventive actions, as assigned.
• Updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and external supplier evaluation software.
• Respond to emergencies when they arise.
• Handling associate complaints as they relate to EHS.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Continuum.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Participating in company committees/activities outside of EHS responsibilities, such as Employee Resource Groups & Project GIFT.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction. Industrial environmental and safety management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with and work well with others to manage projects, and meetings.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high consideration for detail.
• Must possess time management skills and can meet deadlines.
• Works well independently and in a group environment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed.
• Can deliver internal training effectively.
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives.
• Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Professional EHS Certifications are desired.