EHS Specialist

Description

The Health and Safety Specialist has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at the Veolia Minnetonka, MN facility under the EHS Site Leader. The Health and Safety Specialist shall strive to provide a healthy and accident-free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The Health and Safety Specialist shall counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
• Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained
• Lead activities which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Promote behavioral based safety
• Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion
• Initiate and drive the development programs to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports
• Analyze data and audit processes which drive compliance in Ergonomics, Noise, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Machine Guarding
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Provide EHS support to manufacturing departments and leaders in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, New Product Introduction, Incoming Material Approval System, and Management of Change
• Lead and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Support the Management of Change Program and conduct safety inspections
• Lead incident investigations

Requirements

• Less than 10% travel
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience
• Professional certification(s) such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP®), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or related professional certification(s) or current in process
• Ability to work in a chemical environment
• Working knowledge in ergonomics, noise, confined space, machine guarding, and chemical approvals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control
• Organized and attentive to details
• Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Experience with PHA and starting up new operations
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical, industrial, or manufacturing facility

Benefits

Working Conditions

• Paid Time Off
• AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Disability Insurance
• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually or hourly. This role also includes a 10% annual incentive plan (AIP).
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance