EHS Generalist

Watts Water Technologies•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Generalist is responsible for implementing existing company EHS programs and ensuring regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, coordinating with the leaders and workers throughout the organization. They will also provide administrative and technical support in the coordination and completion of all company health and safety (EHS) programs. This position reports to VP, EHS. This role is onsite and is based in Reno, NV at our Haws manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Associates degree or higher in related field or 5+ years related experience and/or training
OSHA 30-hour training completed
First Responder certified
Industrial/Manufacturing EH&S experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory authority, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, and familiarity with Federal, Machine Gauding, GHS, Confined Space Entry, Crane Safety, Forklift Training, and LOTO

Responsibilities

Work with manufacturing leaders to develop and implement programs to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS regulations, policies and procedures.
Input incident reports as well as compile and track all incidents/accidents, and OSHA recordable incidents into Gensuite.
Conduct worker risk assessments, including safety and occupational health, with emphasis on eliminating or reducing potential hazardous conditions.
Review incident and accident reports to determine measures needed to prevent recurrences, including root cause analysis.
Identify EHS training needs, conduct and oversee training, and ensure maintenance of the company training database.
Support an effective safety committee with clear goals and objectives.
Provide guidance to employees filling out incident reports and near-miss forms.
Communicate with EHS Supervisor of any new incidents/near misses.
Conduct ergo analysis of workstations and work with associates on risk reduction measures.
Deliver training across all EHS programs, including new hire orientation, respirator use, hazardous chemicals, proper lifting techniques, emergency response, Hot Works, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift, PPE, Confined Space, Respirator, Harness / High Work, Contractor Safety, etc.
Prepare and submit recertification of environmental permits
Complete quarterly safety training sessions will all employees for OSHA compliance
Coordinate layered 5S and safety audits on the shop floor.
Provide administrative support in preparation for any state and federal audits.
Perform routine housekeeping to ensure area operates within parameters that conform to environmental and safety standards.