EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Rockwall - Rockwall, TX 75087

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist will partner directly with site Operations leaders to drive EHS ownership and accountability. This role is intended for people with 3 or more years' HSE experience who have deep knowledge of applicable regulations, root cause analysis, and an ability to work independently in high-risk scenarios.

Essential Functions

• Assist in administering and building upon mandatory safety training for the plant to ensure compliance and ensure employees, temporary employees, and transferred employees receive proper training
• Assist in the injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation process, review reports, and follow up as necessary
• Perform risk assessments of site operations to determine risk and implement defenses to protect employees from uncontrolled risk.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards
• Assist in/drive the development of equipment-specific lockout tagout procedures and standard work instructions.
• Prepare reports, present safety recommendations, and maintain corresponding accounts
• Assist in implementing effective risk management solutions and plans
• Ensure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment.
• Provide information and assistance to the safety committee and serve on the committee
• Member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team
• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses from time of injury through full return-to-work

Ability To/Training Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (14001 and 45001)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental, or related technical discipline.
• Bilingual preferred (ability to understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish)
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Capacity to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Use of hands for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and tools
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures