Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Conroe, TX

Reporting To: Richard Campbell

Description

GD Energy Products - New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name - GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.


GD Energy Products is looking for a EHS Specialist to work in Conroe, TX.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary:
Responsible for OSHA and corporate Environment Health and Safety compliance, multiple site support, and project support for a growing manufacturing company. This includes driving results and fostering collaboration to ensure compliant EHS programs and continuous improvement at the site. Collaborates and partners with operations to ensure EHS compliance is incorporated into daily operations. Performs responsibilities and addresses problems with limited supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews processes, facilities, procedures and management of change documents to assure conformance to recognized EHS regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Completes hazard assessments, process hazard analysis, life safety reviews, incident investigations, safety regulatory field analysis, reports and permit applications.
• Provides leadership to formation and sustained performance of action oriented EHS committees.
• Assure completion of all regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements. Experience with EHS agency inspections and regulatory advocacy.
• Education and/or knowledge of Safety/Environmental regulations and compliance, concentration in Safety or Environmental, Science, Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Environmental Health and Safety work experience. Knowledge in the areas of occupational safety, critical thinking, and communication skills. Proficient with project management and problem solving.
• Must be willing to learn and get experience as needed for compliance. Must be willing to work as a team player with production and the EHS team.
• The EHS Specialist ensures compliance with environmental health and safety regulations and policies. Provides leadership and advice on the EHS programs and carries out audits to ensure that company and government standards are met.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of OSHA and TCEQ regulations.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to handle internal and external contacts in a positive and effective manner.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs necessary.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field preferred.
• 2-6 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and bending required.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time.

GD Energy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see