EHS Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a EHS Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct new hire safety orientation and training and other safety training from time to time and as needed;
- Provide leadership to plant associates to incorporate continuous improvement principles and techniques;
- Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing;
- Team with Human Resources and Plant Management to administer corrective action;
- Maintain site EHS SharePoint page;
- Research and write permit applications / renewals to be compliant with permit reporting requirements;
- Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is being met at all times;
- Conduct storm water sampling and report to appropriate environmental agency;
- Facilitate incident investigation process;
- Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager;
- Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
- Other duties as assigned;
- Assist in emergency response, safety response and first aid guidance;
- Maintain and update SOP’s as deemed necessary for all safe work practices, equipment and ensure implementation and daily practice of the SOP’s;
- Enter field data into MedGate.
Requirements:
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the work place;
- Minimum of 1 years in an Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS ) related field or bachelor’s degree in related field;
- Calm demeanor in emergency situations Basic Qualifications;
- Prepare and maintain emissions inventory for each emission point in the facility on a monthly basis, if applicable;
- Conduct storm water sampling and report to appropriate environmental agency;
- Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud;
- Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is being met at all times;
- Research and write permit applications / renewals to be compliant with permit reporting requirements;
- Maintain site EHS SharePoint page;
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends;
- Demonstrated proficiency in time, organization, and project management;
- Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all issues related to the position;
- Detailed knowledge of essential function and job duties assigned to other EHS positions;
- In depth knowledge of EHS regulations and regulatory requirements.