EHS Specialist II

EHS Specialist II Position Summary This position will work with the EHS Manager and Leadership team at the Reading Truck/Masterack manufacturing plant to aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with OSHA, EPA and Industrial Hygiene practices or regulations. This position will interface with managers as well as team members on the production floor to ensure that all company policies are followed, provide interpretation on EHS regulations, and conduct regulatory sampling. This position will take ownership of some compliance related tasks and programs as they relate to OSHA and EPA. Position Responsibilities Assist in the investigation process for accidents and injuries including the identification of root cause and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence; and assist departments in documentation and develop PDCA’s. Maintain compliance database including entering compliance required information into database as well as completing compliance related EHS tasks; (Including TRIR tracking, DART, and trending injury data) Assist with analyzing and summarizing key metrics to support reporting about EHS performance, including developing presentations to present findings Develop Draft Safety procedures, policies, and training as necessary that are OSHA compliant Participate in Safety audits and assessments to identify safety deficiencies such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work and Electrical Safety; as well as other OSHA regulations Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of EHS related communications and/or postings Collaborate with team members to understand problems, issues, and obtain suggested alternatives Assist to schedule 3rd party vendors and contractors for on-site training and assist with providing training Conduct PPE assessments and JHA’s; evaluate current equipment and make modifications to PPE program to ensure compliance and upgrades are current with latest technology Participate in the development of training materials, conduct training when applicable, and maintain the training database for tracking compliance and participation Oversee the development and continuous improvement of New Hire safety orientation Participate in and guide the monthly Safety Committee team members; providing leadership to ensure the committee has direction and demonstrated efficiency Coordinate files for review by regulators for compliance and auditors for inspections Support EHS Manager with files and recordkeeping on daily, weekly, and monthly basis Assist in compliance assurance with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements Inspect equipment and machine guarding for OSHA compliance, making recommendations as needed Perform air permit, stormwater, wastewater and waste inspections with ability to identify gaps, make adjustments to the programs and maintain documentation for compliance Manage hazardous waste labeling, shipments and manifests. Position Qualifications & Requirements Education Required - Bachelor Degree in EHS-related field such as Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering Experience Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous manufacturing or industrial experience Certification /License Willing to work towards or in progress towards ASP or CSP, or CIH, or HMM. Skills and Abilities Must have working and fundamental knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA waste regulations Must have completed RCRA and DOT training within the past year or willingness to complete the training post-hire Familiar with 5S and basic Lean Manufacturing programs Experience with MS Office required; proficiency in Excel Demonstrated skills in database management and comfortable working on a computer Effective oral and written communication; confident in interactions across all facets of a production workforce. Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail Must be driven, results-oriented, and able to self-start and self-motivate Must be able to work independently, but also lead a team to complete a goal or task Other Information Supervisory responsibilities None Work environment Manufacturing and Office environment Some Sedentary work in office with a focus on presence in and around the production floor. Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) Travel None Equal Employment Opportunity Statement J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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