Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist 2

The Health, Safety & Env Spec 2 provides expertise in the development, implementation and management of effective Safety, Health and Environment programs/systems. Routinely analyzes hazardous situations and identifies alternative courses of action.

·       Performs audits and safety inspections of work environments, processes and operations in compliance with government regulations and industry standards

·       Leads the safety committees, analyzes hazardous situations and identifies alternative courses of action, while empowering members to achieve departmental safety goals and objectives

·       Gathers data for the purpose of identifying, reducing, or eliminating sources of pollutants and/or hazards that affect the work environment and health of the employees

·       Develop and implement programs and procedures to meet facility EHS objectives and targets

·       Accident Investigation/Prevention

·       Maintain EHS Regulatory Compliance

·       Energy management and use reduction

·       Waste Minimization

·       Effective utilization of applicable management systems

·       Coordinate/administer EHS training

·       Support and manage corrective actions from all applicable audits

·       Serve as on-site contact for corporate EHS, under their direction, for OSHA, state, local and other regulatory compliance affiliations for inspections, site visits, letters of non-compliance or informal conferences

·       Direct all applicable EHS reporting requirements timely and accurately

·       Maintain necessary EHS records

·       Ensure compliance with local and corporate EHS directives and policies

·       Direct and maintain requirements of the ISO 45001 & 14001 certifications

·       Champion and facilitate continuous improvements for safety and ergonomics throughout the facility

·       Maintain effective permitting obligations

·       Coordinate waste management programs (recycling, chemical, solids, hazardous waste)

·        Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

·        Ability to research and analyze data effectively  

·        Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports

·        Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills

·        Presentation skills

·        Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

·        Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

·        Strong prioritization skills

·        Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

·        Team building Skills

·        Conflict management skills

·        Decision making skills

·        Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership

·        Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

          Other responsibilities as assigned

Education Level: (Required):         High School Diploma or GED        or   equivalent experience

 (Preferred):     Bachelor's Degree  or  equivalent experience