EH&S Specialist - BCV

Byrne Branding•Cortland, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The EH&S Specialist plays a key role in executing assigned EH&S tasks. This includes technical support services to operating staff in a newly rebuilt manufacturing operation with guidance from the Plant Manager and Corporate EHS team. The ESH Specialist also have responsibility to maintain the site's environmental programs.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in a STEM curriculum is required.
At least two years of relevant experience in safety program support is required.

Responsibilities

Works together with the plant site management team and the Corporate EHS team to support the implementation of effective site safety and health programs.
Understands OSHA regulations and continuously improves safety programs that assure employee protection and regulatory compliance.
Brings a high level of energy and attention to developing a positive safety culture; supports the continuous engagement of the site's Safety Committee.
Works with site Training leads to develop and administer training programs that assure applied learnings.
Performs inspections and assessments such as behavior safety observations, safety inspections, job hazard assessments and environmental inspections.
Develops tracking systems and databases to track and drive completion of action items identified as the result of audits, incidents and inspections.
Monitors chemical inventory and manages the site's electronic safety data sheet system.
Helps support the implementation of programs aimed at the reduction of wastes and considers company-wide recycling opportunities.
Develops new written EHS procedures as required to meet regulatory requirements.
Investigates all site injuries and near misses and leads root cause analyses, as appropriate, to identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Supports the site's environmental compliance programs and preparation and monitoring of required federal, state and local site permit conditions.