Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Overview

Oversee EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety initiatives across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• training
• incident investigation
• compliance dashboards
• ergonomic assessment
• hazardous waste
• audits

Tasks

-As an EHS SME, lead regional training efforts for EHS-related activities under the directive of the EHS Manager -Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support. -Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepare/directs corrective and preventive action plans. -Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees; -Support the EHS Manger on internal auditor for multi-site EHS activities; -Lead and coach incident investigations to determine root cause and preventative actions. -Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs. -Act as the Corporate champion for the EHS Drive to Zero programs; -Serve as SME for EHS for multiple sites. -Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best-in-class EHS performance. -Lead Employee Safety Committees; -Manage the facility EHS program. -Maintain third-party compliance dashboards for ISNetworld, Avetta, PEC and Brownz. -Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues, including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards. -Perform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures. -Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas. -Work with EHS Managers supporting the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams for new projects and process development. -Act as multi-site SME supporting facility EHS Specialists with hazard assessments. -Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment. -Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships; -Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability. -Support the EHS Manager to lead emergency action plan programs. -Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, coordinating all aspects of pollution control, RCRA and state-only hazardous waste management, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs and other sustainable practices -Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs. -Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.

Requirements

• 40 cfr
• sap
• osha 30
• bachelor's
• chmm
• ergonomics

What You Bring

-Be familiar with 40 CFR regulations, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, OPA, EPCRA, TSCA -Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards. -CPR/First Aid Certification. -Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning; -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; -Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT and local regulations. -Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. -Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company; -5 years of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental programs; -3 years of experience working in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment; -Implementation experience with safety-related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.); -Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. -OSHA 30 Card. -Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days. -Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools; -Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization; -CHMM, CSP, CIH, PE or equivalent Certification preferred -Ability to obtain OSHA 30 card within 30 days. -Degree in occupational safety, engineering or science related. -Demonstrated understanding of MA, CT, NY, PA, NH, VT, ME and MI and specific regulations for environmental and safety -Effective verbal and written communication skills;

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