Environ & Safety Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary function is to help a culture identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or product/property damage using safety standards, best management practices, analytical techniques along with behavior-based safety programs.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Act as the site Emergency Coordinator

·       Lead all first aid reporting with follow up of corrective actions

·       Responsible for Environmental reporting

·       Oversee chemical approval as well as documenting chemicals into the website

·       Participate/Lead kaizen events and team projects

·       Assist corporate EHS and site leadership in developing health and safety programs and procedures

·       Provide support to manufacturing staff with focus on safety awareness, prevention, and training

·       Oversee Safety Vending services

·       Conduct safety tours with all new hires, temps, and visitors as needed

·       Lead all OSHA/TOSHA visits while in communication with Corporate EHS

·       Must maintain all required Corporate documentation

·       Must schedule and execute annual hearing exams

·       Lead safety committee

·       Maintain division programs

·       Ensure that all site-specific programs/procedures are current and up to date

·       Schedule all waste removal with appropriate documentation

·       Report all recordable injuries, fires, chemical spills to specific corporate group with reports

·       Execute all safety 4-blockers

·       Ensure that corporate safety concern goals are met weekly

·       Order all first aid supplies and new hire supplies

·       Oversee all site permits are current and fees are paid on time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·        High School diploma or GED required

·        Bachelors Degree preferred

·        2 – 3 years of safety and environmental experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

·        OSHA 30 Certificate preferred

·        Understanding of OSHA standards for general industry

·        Knowledge of EPA regulations specific to emissions, wastewater, and waste management in industrial operations

·        Understanding of chemical handling, labeling and storage

·        Familiarity with hazardous waste disposal procedures

·        Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding and ergonomics in repetitive task settings

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

·        Industrial Hygiene-exposure assessments for dust, fumes, noise & vibration typical to manufacturing environments.

·        Emergency Response & Preparedness-Incident command system (ICS) knowledge especially for fires, spills and equipment failures

·        Sustainability Initiatives-Experience with energy efficiency, recycling programs and environmental impact reduction manufacturing processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·         Enforce standards on the production floor

·         Quickly assess and resolve hazards

·         Build a safety first culture