Senior EHS Specialist

Responsibilities

• Tasks involve the application of specialized functional knowledge in routine and non-routine situations under supervision of management
• Communicates effectively with plant management to review supported areas listed within this list
• Analyses injury/illness data to determine root cause, trends and implement suggest corrective action(s)
• Complete periodic statistical trending and reporting and provide aggregate data to support groups as needed
• Assist plans in achieving corporate set goals

Implement and monitor systems for incident prevention

• Assist in research and selection of EHS vendors and consultants
• Assist in review of EHS training programs, provide assistance in correcting deficiencies, recommend and/or provide training courses
• Maintain compliance with all environmental permits including Title V Air Quality permit

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (PSR)

• Responsible for implementing company policies within a functional area of expertise
• Ensures that plant health, environmental and safety goals and objectives are consistent with those of the company’s as a whole
• Provide support to plants regarding health and safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, property loss and prevention and recycling
• Manage the Hazardous Waste Program in compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Interacts effectively with outside agencies to achieve world class safety and health performance
• Adheres to applicable quality and environment system requirements ISO 14001 work instructions and procedures

Ensure compliance with corporate mandated safety program

• Conduct facility safety audits, industrial hygiene surveys for noise and chemical exposure hazards
• Oversee plant(s) Medical First Aid Program with respect to written procedures for first aid practices
• Provide Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager with regular reports of assigned plants activities

Education

BS/BA in Environmental, Health and Safety Management or closely related field

Experience

• Requires 5-8 years' experience in EHS
• ISO 14001 experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Able to work well in a team environment

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• OSHA 10/30
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
• ISO 14001 Auditor