Specialist-EHS Field, Sr.

Primary purpose:

To implement Environmental, Health & Safety programs, policies, practices, and standards at all company assets to ensure they are operated in accordance with OSHA regulations and company standards. The emphasis of this position is providing safety training, OSHA regulatory interpretations, incident investigations, OSHA recordability determinations, and facility inspections. 

The position also assists with other EHS areas and ER events and related training and exercises.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Manage, track, and perform required OSHA & related training for all employees.

• Serve as a Safety “Point of Contact” and address Safety matters by making recommendations based on knowledge of company policies/practices and government regulations. If required, research information is needed through corporate personnel, trade, or government organizations.

• Serve as Safety “Point of Contact” regarding safe operations of company facilities and equipment.

• Provide support and/or oversight to field operations on Safe Work Practices and Industrial Hygiene Programs.

• Participate in Job Hazard Assessments/JHA’s and assist with implementing safety control measures.

• Act as company representative during EHS facility inspections by regulatory agencies.

• Foster communication with the workforce to strengthen the importance of EHS objectives, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company EHS policies and procedures and applicable regulatory agency regulations, standards, and guidelines.

• Conduct periodic EHS inspections of company facilities, including contractors, and projects.

• Participate in Emergency Response Planning, drills and actual responses including ERL notifications during and outside of regular work hours.

• Notify management of violations of EHS regulations or company policies.

• Provide training to company personnel on selected EHS topics.

• Facilitate “root cause” analysis of reported incidents, such as: near misses, personal injury, or vehicle accidents. Serve as the primary point of contact for incident entries and follow-ups.

• Provide EHS support, as needed, to special engineering, or other projects.

• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.

• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related discipline, or equivalent skills and experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5-10 years prior experience or similar background.

• Good record of safe work practices.

• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.

• Assimilates concerns and priorities from all stakeholders to come up with acceptable and workable strategies and actions.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely for different types of audiences, deliver a presentation clearly and persuasively.

• Ability to recognize, research and resolve gaps identified in the company EHS process.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.