Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS)

Description

As our Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) you will be responsible for assisting the EHS Specialist in creating and enforcing a culture of safety within our organization and jointly implement programs, policies, and assessments to enable our zero-incident workspace goal.

• Participate in the development of safety guidelines and related health, safety, and environmental communications and education information.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in health, safety, and environmental programs at the employee and supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Provide advice, assistance, and direction to ensure that an effective health, safety, and environmental culture is implemented and working.
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and instruct training program material in general safety and OSHA safety and facility training.
• Assist with a standardized review process of accidents and incidents with attention to assisting with root cause, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Monitor industry regulatory issues.
• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Work is conducted in an open building environment with exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Coordinate and lead safety committees.
• Responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and its applications and help support the compliance process.
• Support certification activities including but not limited to ISO and OSHA.
• Handle confidential information.
• Contribute to and implement the Environmental, Health and Safety Curriculums and Plans.
• Participate in institutional professional development and training.
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies are minimized and corrected.
• Maintain filing systems regarding worker training and safety.
• Maintain and update as needed Standard Operating Guidelines for all safe work practices and equipment and support their use in day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with the EHS Specialist and facility management personnel on facility deficiencies and periodic safety inspections.

Requirements

Travel: This role requires frequent travel to other AMP One sites during the pre-launch and ramp-up period of our Portsmouth, Virginia facility. Once the Portsmouth, VA facility is fully functional, this person could expect ~10-30% travel.

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Air permitting
• Ability to negotiate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with 16 OSHA.
• Working knowledge of Federal/ State Regulatory Requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA).
• Working knowledge of chemical safety and hygiene.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.
• Basic math and statistical skills.
• Two or more years experience in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment leading environmental and safety compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with standard organizations including NFPA, ANSI, and ASME
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and ability to accurately see and label color.
• Safety certifications (CSP, ASP, SMS, OHST, CHST, STS, STSC, CET) are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in any applicable and related field.

Benefits

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.

• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Land-use permitting

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance