EHS Generalist

Hitachi•Michigan City, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Generalist implements and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Hitachi Global Air Power standards. The role supports OSHA VPP, the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, hazardous waste management, environmental compliance initiatives, employee training, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement to protect employees, the environment, and company assets. The position performs technical work across environmental, health, and safety disciplines and works with employees at all organizational levels, internal and external customers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and corporate environmental resources. It supports both the facility Environmental Management System and Safety Management System, including inspections, audits, reporting, training, corrective actions, incident investigations, and sustainability initiatives. The position works with the EHS Specialist and Director EHS and may perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or a minimum of two years of post-high-school training or experience.
Advanced knowledge of federal OSHA regulations and occupational and industrial safety and health practices.
Advanced knowledge of EPA and IDEM environmental regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for hazardous materials and hazardous waste management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to lead and achieve results through influence and teamwork.
Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Self-starter with motivation and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to handle confidential information while maintaining confidentiality.
OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and IDEM regulatory knowledge and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or a related discipline.
Two or more years of safety experience in which safety work accounts for at least 50% of job duties.

Responsibilities

Work with the EHS Specialist and Director EHS to develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with company standards and local, state, and federal regulations.
Support the facility Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, including document control, objectives, targets, environmental aspects, compliance obligations, and management reviews.
Monitor compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company requirements; maintain regulatory calendars and ensure required activities are completed on time.
Coordinate environmental reporting and recordkeeping for hazardous waste, waste minimization, universal waste, used oil, recycling, air emissions, wastewater, and stormwater.
Conduct environmental inspections and compliance audits, identify risks and nonconformances, and track corrective actions to completion.
Manage hazardous waste accumulation areas, including container labeling, storage, inspections, employee training, and disposal.
Assist with environmental permit requirements, applications, renewals, modifications, and regulatory agency inspections.
Maintain SPCC, SWPPP, and other applicable site environmental plans, and coordinate required inspections and training.
Investigate environmental incidents, spills, releases, permit exceedances, and compliance concerns; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and deliver environmental compliance training on hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, chemical management, recycling, and environmental awareness.
Support sustainability initiatives involving waste reduction, recycling, pollution prevention, energy conservation, and environmental performance improvement; track and communicate metrics.
Liaise with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and corporate environmental resources on compliance and site improvement matters.
Evaluate environmental impacts of process changes, equipment installations, new chemicals, and facility modifications.
Support and maintain the facility Safety Management System and OSHA VPP requirements, including safety objectives, hazard assessments, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.
Conduct safety inspections and compliance audits, identify hazards and compliance gaps, and track corrective actions through completion.
Provide technical advice and regulatory interpretation to employees on EHS matters and maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations.
Review processes, designs, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazards and recommend improvements to the Director EHS; prepare EHS charts, graphs, and presentations as needed.
Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, complaints, potential hazards, and unsafe workplace conditions.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct EHS training, including new employee and contractor training.
Communicate EHS information to individual departments.
Complete facility management system audits and inspections for OSHA VPP and ISO 14001; update spreadsheets tracking EHS training to meet OSHA and EPA requirements.
Perform internal environmental and safety regulatory audits and participate in external audits as needed.
Partner with managers to support participation in the Safety Suggestion Program (SWAT), provide data, coaching, and supervisor support, and complete online database requirements.
Coordinate 90-day check-backs with new employees.
Develop and deliver weekly EHS training as needed.
Assist with departmental EHS systems, including Job Hazard Analyses and ergonomic assessments.
Comply with the company Code of Ethics and related policies, follow safety rules, and actively support efforts to create and maintain a safe workplace.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.