Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Location: Nashville, TN - Hybrid

Job Duration: 3 months on W2

Job Summary:

• Responsibilities: Support strategies to cultivate ***'s EHS mission, vision, and culture.
• Ensure facilities compliance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Develop safety policies/procedures and training to ensure understanding and implementation of EHS requirements by leaders and team members.
• Enhance processes and policies including but not limited to risk management, facility safety, incident management, injury reporting, workers' compensation administration, and more.
• Conduct incident investigations and lead post-accident problem solving.
• Develop and administer EHS training.
• Maintain an EHS database to utilize data/analytics to maintain accurate safety records, analyze trends, and drive decision-making.
• Routine documentation, record keeping, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
• Manage chemical safety programs to include inventory management and new chemical approval.
• Accurately characterize and classify waste streams per RCRA regulations.
• Assist teams in managing Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA).
• Draft, review, and sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests.
• Maintain precise waste management records. Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports.

Experience:

• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in environmental, health and safety programs in manufacturing, or service operations.
• BS/BA in technical disciplines related to Environmental Health and Safety, preferred. Experience creating, launching, and/or maintaining best-practice EHS programs.
• Deep understanding of EPA RCRA regulations (40 CFR) regarding waste identification, generator status, and container management.
• Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR regarding the shipment of hazardous materials (labeling, placarding, and packaging).
• Familiarity working in a fast-paced, quickly evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills while partnering with employees ranging from associate level to Directors and VPs.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and EHS Management software and tools.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Industry-recognized occupational health and safety certifications preferred.