Environmental Health Safety Specialist

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

The EHS Specialist is responsible for overseeing various Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the company’s East Providence, RI location, which is regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. The EHS Specialist will monitor operations to reduce hazards, will be well-versed in all OSHA regulations, and will focus on prevention.  A keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential hazards is required to support a healthy and safe workplace.

 

How will you do it-

• Train employees on health and safety policies and best practices.
• Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction.
• Conducting accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Serve as the lead on certain environmental, health and safety projects.
• Conduct, coordinate and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs.
• Oversee Contractor Management program
• Interact with 3rd party suppliers and vendors that support the EHS programs.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
• Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA.
• Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
• Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel.
• Utilize corporate EHS management platform system for maintaining metrics and all information pertaining to EHS.
• Conduct job hazard analysis, safety inspections and safety audits.
• Provide MOC review for any chemical changes as it relates to industrial hygiene.
• Support compliance measures related to the site’s Industrial Hygiene Plan.
• Help to ensure that the facility stays in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate & support the facility’s hazardous waste program, including waste tracking, shipments and alike.
• Support (where needed) equipment maintenance program includes scheduling routine maintenance or repairs as well as escorting vendors when onsite.
• Assist with the implementation and on-going maintenance of EHS&S policies and associated procedures that help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and other requirements to which the company subscribes. 
• Assisting with (when requested) external regulatory inquiries. 
• Supporting all other EH&S directives as requested.
• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.

 

Why you are right for the job-

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: RCRA (resource conservation and recovery act) trained and certified.
• Computer skills required: Contract Management Systems
• Other skills required:
  • 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
  • Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point applications.
  • Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
  • Ability to work