EHS Associate (53599)

Camco Chemical • Florence, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Entry-Level EHS Associate supports the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards. The technician will help identify workplace hazards, promote a culture of safety, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a safety-related role, internship, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated 1-year minimum experience in a chemical manufacturing role with no safety incidents incurred.
• Soft computer skills needed for creating reports and maintaining records ie., Microsoft office, Packing Quality, Pulse
• Technical expertise in manufacturing safety and safety processes.
• Flexibility to support all shift and/or weekend activities.
• Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Hazardous Waste/RCRA training preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to be on feet 70% of the shift.
• Able to climb steps, ladders, etc. when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be medically cleared for respirator use.
• Ability to work in an industrial chemical plant environment, including exposure to noise, heat, cold, and chemicals (with proper PPE).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Safety Programs: Assist in training employees in worksite safety practices. Promote and cultivate a safety-focused culture. Embed safety as a core value for all employees.
• Orientation and Collaboration: Lead Safety Orientation for new employees. Collaborate with employees to identify safety solutions based on inspections and investigations. Assist in eliminating incidents and preventing their recurrence.
• Employee Development: Willing to train to be an effective EHS leader as well as obtain EHS related certifications. Coach and develop all employees to be effective HS&E leaders.
• Compliance and Improvement: Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies by conducting routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout the facility. Continuously analyze HS&E programs, conditions, and behaviors. Recommend changes to enhance site safety performance. Participate in the development and delivery of safety training programs (e.g., PPE, hazard communication, emergency response). Help maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation. Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills and equipment checks. Help manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory systems. Participate in job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to promote safe work practices. Stay current with applicable safety regulations and company policies. Monitor employee compliance with safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Field Work and Investigations: Sample wastewater and stormwater pits during rain events. Support incident investigations by gathering data, interviewing personnel, and documenting findings. Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions from audits and incident investigations. Inventorying, stocking, organizing, and containing all cabinets and closets related to safety items.
• Cultural Engagement: Foster a safety-conscious culture where everyone is accountable. Encourage safe work practices among co-workers.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with other functions (Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations) to achieve goals. Demonstrate the Company's Operating Principles.
• Training and Emergency Response: Conduct forklift training and evaluations. Be available for varying shifts, including weekends. Respond to medical emergencies, fires, and spills.
• Offsite Training: Travel for safety or environmental training (less than 10%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees