Enivornmental Health Specialist

Position Summary Associate will provide assistance to the EHS Manager to plan, direct, and implement Lawter’s environmental, health, and safety programs and Document Management System to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident free work environment, and to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: management of the Document Management System, safety and environmental training, leading meetings, EHS inspections and accident/incident investigations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist the EHS Manager in implementation of the EHS Program. Assist the EHS Manager in the development and implementation of the Facility Document Management System. Review PPE requirements and order/inventory PPE as required by facility needs and OSHA/EPA requirements. Assist the EHS Manager in conducting and documenting EHS Training and meetings. Conduct EHS inspections and audits in the plant to ensure that the plant meets the compliance requirements outlined in OSHA and EPA regulations. Perform and document EHS new-hire and contractor orientations. Perform and document incident investigations including root cause analysis with emphasis on eliminating reoccurrence per the SOP. Conduct audits of existing procedures for effectiveness (to include lockout/tagout; material handling; confined space operations; and material handling). Assist the EHS Manager with managing worker’s compensation cases. Assist the EHS Manager to review and up-date plant Job Hazard Analysis, Safe Work Procedures, and Health and Safety Programs. Develop and revise EHS Procedures as required by the EHS Manager. Perform Wastewater and Stormwater Sampling as required by applicable permits. Provide Safety Oversight during some weekend and night shifts. Assists the EHS Manager during agency inspections by serving as a secondary point of contact for regulatory personnel and gathering the necessary documentation to prove compliance with OSHA standards and environmental permits. Assist the EHS Manager with the implementation of the hazardous material and waste program. Assist the EHS Manager in the development and implementation of the EHS Safety committee. Assist with planning and organizing plant emergency action plan drills. Assist with planning and organizing plant tours with local fire department, EMA, and EMS. Perform additional tasks as required by the needs of the company. Education / Experience / Qualifications High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree is Occupational Health and Safety preferred or equivalent experience and education. Strong working knowledge/experience of OSHA and EPA, state and federal regulations. Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. Motivated, self-starter that works well with individuals and teams. Accomplish tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership qualities with the demonstrated ability to manage a team. Proven ability to conduct compliance audits including 5S, Stormwater, Safety, and Environmental. Manage regulatory platforms including EPA CDX, NetDMR, and Tier II/TRI reporting systems. Execute compliance reporting workflows for SARA Title III (312/313) obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr