EH&S Specialist

Stonhard•Fort Wayne, IN

6h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EH&S Specialist is primarily responsible for assuring the safe operation of Stonhard’s manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and training Stonhard personnel in applicable requirements. The role covers occupational safety, fire protection, environmental compliance, inspections, emergency response, personal protective equipment, incident investigations, loss reduction, and employee training across the Fort Wayne facilities. The position requires consistent use of specified safety gear while on the worksite. Depending on the chemicals or materials handled, additional PPE may include respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves for hazardous substances.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, or Environmental Engineering with 1–3 years of relevant safety experience, or 3–5 years of relevant safety experience in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of contractor safety.
Knowledge of OSHA standards.
Knowledge of EPA regulations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes and regulations.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to solve problems as they arise.
Attention to detail.
Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations.
Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and ability to talk or hear; frequent standing, walking, and reaching; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Consistent wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes; additional PPE may be required depending on materials handled, including respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves.

Responsibilities

Ensure general OSHA (Title 29 CFR) compliance at Stonhard’s manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Ensure Fort Wayne facilities comply with applicable national and state-mandated fire protection codes.
Implement, conduct, and maintain OSHA-required programs, training, and recordkeeping for employees at the Fort Wayne facilities.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (Title 40 CFR), including solid and hazardous waste management and disposal, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act compliance, stormwater permitting, and emergency response.
Assist and work closely with the Corporate Manager- Environmental, Health and Safety on safety and environmental inspections, EH&S metrics, permitting, and compliance.
Track daily and weekly facility housekeeping and compliance inspections at all Fort Wayne facilities.
Coordinate emergency response for hazardous material and hazardous waste incidents and maintain spill response readiness, including spill cabinets.
Maintain and enforce PPE requirements and supplies for all Fort Wayne facilities.
Conduct incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and assign corrective actions.
Propose, implement, and maintain loss-reduction measures, programs, and training at all Fort Wayne facilities.
Host monthly safety meetings and present monthly compliance training to manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Fort Wayne.