Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety SpecialistLead the effort to maintain a high standard with regard to employee safety by making it equal to quality, production, cost and morale. Keeping a constant focus on reducing injuries in the facility through accountability, auditing, training, communications, and compliance.Essential Functions:Assist/Coordinate all Environmental, Health and Safety activities in the plant (Hearing Conservation, Hazard Communications, Respiratory Protection, Lift Truck Operator Training, LOTO Procedures, Emergency Response, Evacuation Plan, SWPPP, SPCC, ERP etc.).Implement and conduct facility health and safety training requirements per regulatory standards.Maintain compliance with corporate environmental, health and safety training policies.Insure communication of corporate standards for safe work behavior and environmental compliance.Coordinate the generation and reporting of accurate statistical measurements of injuries and illnesses on a monthly basis. Ensure any industrial hygiene monitoring is completed.Provide facility-wide assessments of health and safety performance and report findings to staff and EHS Manager.Manage all aspects of OSHA standards Safety system ensuring compliance standards are maintained.Conduct environmental monitoring for storm water and sanitary sewersLead the effort to maintain a high standard with regard to employee safety by making it equal to quality, production, cost and morale. Keeping a constant focus on reducing injuries in the facility through accountability, auditing, training, communications, and compliance.Assist with hazardous material training and usage in compliance with applicable regulations.Assist Environmental Manager in all aspects of Environmental duties.Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:Safety and Quality FocusStrategic ThinkingPassion for ExcellenceQualifications Required:Bachelor's in industrial safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Engineering or equivalent5 plus years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably a union environmentAbility to train others in classroom setting and shop floor environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access).Ability to manage multiple projects concurrent with day to day activities.Perform in a "continuous" (24/7) facility operation. Strong people and communication skills.Background with ISO/QS systems Auditing skills/experienceExperience in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Health/Workers Compensation5 plus years' experience in coordinating Health & Safety activitiesStrong background and knowledge in OSHA compliance; familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations- LaborBoard Certification in safety and/or industrial hygieneWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.