EHS & S Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assist plants in maintaining & updating EHS&S&s policies and procedures.
• Evaluation of EHS&S Hazards, Risks, and Impacts to the company and individual facilities.
• Develops, implements, and participates in the SMS programs.
• Develops and assists in conducting EHS&S training for the workforce.
• Assist in conducting ergonomic evaluations and training.
• Assist in providing hazard analysis required for Standardized Work Instructions and related forms.
• Assist in conducting EHS&S and SMS related audits and assessments, Risk Assessments, prepare reports, and conduct follow-up on actions.
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments and follow up on results.
• Assist in integrating EHS&S requirements into procedures, work instructions, and controls.
• Promote and maintain safety awareness and a positive attitude towards incident prevention.
• Participate with Managers and Supervisors in incident investigation/prevention follow-up.
• Evaluate EHS&S statistics, and suggest actions for incident prevention.
• Monitoring implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in ISO 14001 (or similar programs) internal audits.
• Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental regulations and is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding EHS&S concerns.
• Travel up to 40% is required in this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS&S) Specialist encompasses oversight and facilitation of the company's EHS&S protocols and frameworks. This position involves collaborating with plant operations to identify, rectify, and operationalize EHS&S initiatives aimed at mitigating risks to individuals, assets, and the ecosystem. Additionally, the EHS&S Specialist will contribute to crafting and executing EHS&S strategies aligned with our World Class Management Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, preferably in Health, Safety, Environmental or related area.
• 3+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Prior experience developing and delivering HSE related trainings to all levels within an organization.