Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). KCC is seeking a driven individual with a passion for environmental, health, and safety to help drive KCC towards world-class safety performance. Our Mission KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Benefits 9 Paid Holidays EBITDA Bonus Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages 401K Monthly Accrued Vacation Employee Assistance Program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Summary The Safety Specialist I will report to the EHS Director or the EHS Manager and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS systems. Essential Functions Educate, communicate and enforce KCC environmental, health, and safety policies/procedures. Participate in the development of short and long-term EHS goals. Present training modules to small and large groups. Participate in safety committees to drive shop floor safety presence. Facilitate root cause investigations for all reported incidents, no matter how minor, in unison with shop floor leadership. Complete all required inspections and drive closure to findings. Complete site hazard analysis through the JSA program. Assist with proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Develop relationships with professional organizations and vendors. Participate in government agency inspections. Work off shift hours and respond to calls when needed. Perform other tasks as directed by the EHS Director or EHS Manager. Requirements 0-5 years of environmental health and safety experience in a manufacturing setting. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, or related discipline. Must have experience working in a team environment, leading teams to meet/exceed goals. Strong organizational & time management skills. Demonstrated problem solving skills. Preferred Excellent personal computer skills and Microsoft products experience preferred. Multisite experience First-Aid, AED, and CPR training Physical Requirements Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. Ability to perform activities including bending, stooping, standing, lifting up-to 50 lbs. Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

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