EH&S Specialist
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Job Location:
Des Plaines, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 100000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary
GTI Energy is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialistto support and enhance EH&S programs at our Chicagoland Headquarters.
Why GTI Energy
GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies protect our environment and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.
Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven empowered to continuously learn ask hard questions and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.
We offer generous benefits competitive salaries opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.
Work Location
The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. This position will be on-site Monday through Friday and may need to be available outside of normal business hours in order to respond to emergencies and other business needs. Periodic travel may be required (<10%).
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop implement and improve EH&S programs policies and compliance plans
- Advocate proactive EH&S strategies focused on hazard anticipation prevention and continuous improvement
- Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to company practices
- Conduct routine safety inspections audits and risk assessments; ensure corrective actions are completed and documented; analyze trends; and mitigate potential hazards before incidents occur
- Identify opportunities to innovate or digitize EH&S processes tools or systems to enhance prevention and efficiency
- Lead or support incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Develop deliver and conduct EH&S training for employees visitors and contractors
- Maintain and enhance emergency preparedness programs including drills emergency team coordination and readiness
- Support environmental reporting (air stormwater waste water discharge) and assist with permits and regulatory interactions
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring (air noise)
- Assist with workers compensation follow up and return to work processes
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to address EH&S issues and strengthen EH&S culture
- Build strong relationships across the organization to advance EH&S initiatives
- Support companywide safety environmental health and sustainability projects
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in EH&S management systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move throughout the GTI Energy campuses to access file cabinets office machinery conduct inspections etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other related machinery such as a calculator copy machine and printer
- Occasionally may need to ascend/descend a ladder in the course of job duties
- May need to position self to access equipment tools and supplies in restricted spaces
- Must be able to visually recognize the environment around them
- Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facilities
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards as well as widely accepted EH&S best practices and the ability to translate them into forwardâlooking preventionâfocused programs
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize execution
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Strong written verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to be organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to influence teams and drive a proactive preventionâfocused EH&S culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in EH&S Chemistry Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 3 years of EH&S experience in industrial laboratory R&D or process industry environments
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering EH&S training
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $60000 - $100000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energys good faith estimate and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to GTI Energys business or organizational needs and an individuals relevant experience education qualifications certifications skills seniority geographic location and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate monthly rate or annual salary only and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energys total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses paid time off and region-specific benefits.
EEO Statement
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please e-mail us atand well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency.
