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.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Working Conditions

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 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).
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance