EHS Specialist- 2nd Shift

Position Summary Performs Environmental, Health & Safety functions at the company plant, by performing the following duties. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist assists in maintaining the health, safety and environmental compliance at the facility. They will interact with the Management Team, employees and contractors/ vendors, under the guidance of the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. The EHS Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of programs, policies, and assessments to ensure their company is in compliance with all federal and internal health and safety rules. They may also review reports and findings to monitor performance and detect trends related to health and safety. Plant Safety Conduct and assist in safety meetings Coordinates and assists in training Help maintain the EHS platform (Gensuite) Filing and recordkeeping of EHS documentation Track all necessary training using the internal tracking system Prepare necessary documents/packs for upcoming audits (e.g. OSHA/EPA) Revise and update EHS policies and procedures Assist with implementation of EHS Regional initiatives Perform JSA, Risk Analysis, Investigations, and implementation of corrective actions Perform EHS audits Plant Environmental SPCC Plan Tank Inspections. Complying with AQMD permit Stormwater and Industrial Wastewater sampling Tracking of hazardous waste/disposal Coordinates and assists in training Required Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, OSHA/EPA regulations or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and Microsoft office proficient. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of vendors, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives. Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained. Provide administrative support to the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. Includes, but is not limited to typing/copying/distributing correspondence and various other materials, preparation of various reports, compiling and maintaining statistical information for leading and lagging metrics files, maintains individual environmental files for facility. Coordinates/conducts various compliance monitoring including waste water sampling, storm water sampling, environmental site compliance audits. Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, CAL/OSHA, EPA, AQMD, ADA, and fire codes. Responsible for review and maintenance of SDS (MSDS) records, approval of new products by consultation with the Environmental, Health and Safety Manger before products are allowed in the plant. Helps develop visual aids and presentations for HSE training, committee meetings Develops flyers, environmental tips and documents used by the department, as needed. Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices. Member of Emergency Response Team during emergency evacuation and other plant emergencies. Completes special projects for all facets of department services on as needed basis. Other duties as assigned. Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in safety science, industrial engineering, or industrial hygiene preferred or equivalent experience with specialized training. HAZWOPER, First Responder, First Aid certifications a plus Knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point with the willingness to learn new programs on an as needed basis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have the ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory requirements such as the Federal Register and others Knowledge of factory equipment, building systems and processes Ability to climb stairs or ladders, work at various heights. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Shultz Steel LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws. This position involves access to information subject to U.S. government flow-down dissemination control NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals). As a result, U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must hold only U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship or other nationalities permitted). #J-18808-Ljbffr