EHS Specialist

Overview & Responsibilities Purpose of the Job: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality Specialist to support and enhance our workplace programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring Ebara Elliott Energy EHS&Q standards, processes and procedures are fully implemented, maintaining local legislative requirements, increasing EHS&Q awareness, developing a positive EHS&Q culture, and establishing a safe working environment across all operational and non-operational areas. Trains and implements all applicable EHS&Q processes and systems. Job Responsibilities Coaches and influences site leadership and workforce performance as it affects EHS&Q issues and drives improvements in line with Group / Region KPIs. Collates and presents accurate EHS&Q statistical information, identifies hazards and provides general advice on practical risk mitigation measures. Provides EHS&Q training and has an understanding of contemporary behavioral based safety programs. Ensures EHS&Q manuals, systems, policies, procedures and programs are utilized and understood by employees / contract personnel. Act as focal point for the facility’s ISO 9001 certification – able to explain major policy and legislation, and their implications for the business, its products and services. Conducts internal EHS&Q audits to ensure the robustness of policies and procedures – able to evaluate all non-conformances to determine the proper path forward. Ensure accurate and timely submittal of Non-Conformance Reports and Quality Action Requests. Supports incident investigations, supports EHS incident and injury reporting. Ensures formal / informal risk assessments are conducted for all hazardous tasks. Supports medical surveillance for employees exposed to occupational hazards. Collect and maintain environmental manifests, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with waste disposal regulations. Support the site Safety Teams Program, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Site representative in partnership with the facility manager for the regional Central Safety Committee. Manage and maintain the calibration program for the facility. Monitor and communicate scrap and rework costs to minimize the cost of quality for the facility. Supports efforts in emergency situations. Performs any other EHS&Q duties as directed by the business. Qualifications A strong grasp of safety and environmental regulations: Understand local and OSHA requirements and can confidently interpret and apply EHS&Q laws to keep us compliant. Proven safety experience: Hold a recognized qualification in Occupational Safety & Health with at least two years of full-time experience preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. Environmental management knowledge: Have a recognized qualification in environmental management or equivalent, and can explain how environmental policies and laws impact a business and its offerings. Skilled trainer and culture champion: Comfortable delivering engaging safety training and have experience supporting modern, behavior-based safety programs to foster a positive safety culture across the site. Collaborative leader: Excel at working within diverse teams and across different departments (even outside our company, with customers and regulators!) to achieve common goals; strong leadership and people skills that allow influencing and motivating others effectively. Clear communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, whether interpreting technical EHS&Q documents or sharing general safety information. Audit and investigation leader: Auditor with at least two years of experience conducting EHS audits and ensuring actions are completed; Certified Investigator with two years of experience supporting incident investigations and reporting. Quality management understanding: Possess a quality management qualification and can explain how quality policies and laws impact a business and its products/services. Education: Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Recognized qualification in OSH or equivalent – (i.e. NEBOSH IGC, CSP, ASP / Diploma in Industrial Safety) with 2 years full time experience. Recognized qualification in environmental management with 2 years full time experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination. No agency submissions please. #J-18808-Ljbffr