The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist supports and maintains the sites environmental health and safety programs activities and control measures. They also coordinate these efforts with various compliance programs to protect all personnel and physical assets. This role helps ensure compliance with all occupational health safety and environmental requirements under federal state and local laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries illnesses and property losses
• Integrate risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization
• Support employee led safety committees
• Maintain incident management systems and processes including change procedures and documentation and safety observation and hazard tracking systems
• Record and analyze incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective action emphasizing proactive intervention based on results of root cause analysis
• Support implementation of compliance programs with safety health and environmental laws and regulations
• Plan coordinate and lead all site EHS training
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and four years of work experience in environmental health and safety role or equivalent
• Three (3) years experience working in an industrial environment
• Prior experience using a safety management system
• Prior experience leading Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) training programs
• Experience working in a Process Safety Management (PSM) chemical facility
• Knowledge of standardized business processes and internal control systems
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) & Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards
• Ability to present and train across all organizational levels from leadership to frontline employees
• Excellent written verbal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (advanced Excel) and Learning Management System (LMS) Platforms.

Working conditions

• Work Hours:
  • Work hours may vary depending on needs and may include some nights and weekends
• Safety Standards:
  • Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including helmets gloves hard toe shoes and safety glasses and/or goggles.
  • Regular safety drills including fire and emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Clearly marked emergency exits and first aid stations.
• Work Environment:
  • The role may require standing for extended periods walking around the facility squatting and occasionally lifting or moving heavy objects
  • Well-ventilated and adequately lit workspaces.
  • Working in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse can involve exposure to extreme temperatures
• Training and Development:
  • Comprehensive onboarding training for all new employees covering safety operational procedures and equipment use.
  • Continuous training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Regular safety training updates and refresher courses.