EHS Specialist I - Nights

Well Enterprises•Le Mars, IA

About The Position

Responsible for the day to day Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) activities for their respective facility. Responsible for communicating expectations, building relationships with facility personnel, building accountability and delivering EHS results through the implementation of the EHS MS. Responsible for the ongoing and effective communication, education and implementation of the EHS MS at their respective/assigned facility. Advocates for change and supports continuous improvement for EHS processes and program. Effectively communicate program/policy recommendations, both verbally and in writing to a broad spectrum of audiences. Escalates and occasionally manages EHS risks through a prioritization process with a goal of establishing a low or no risk work environment. Responds to emergencies (Company-wide as needed) involving hazardous material releases, facility destruction, inclement weather and property damage incidents; prepare reports of findings and may submit recommendations. Reports, communicates and thoroughly investigates accidents and incidents to determine Root Cause and follows corrective actions through to completion. EHS responsibilities may include but are not limited to coaching and/or ownership of PSM, RMP, Multisite locations, M & A, Wastewater and Environmental. Must be able to work night shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00pm to 2:00am CST. Qualifications In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Business, Industrial Technology, Industrial Hygiene or related disciplines; or the equivalent in education and work experience.
1 year experience in safety and health field or prior experience in manufacturing leadership position with safety related responsibilities.
Experience in Environmental, health and safety field and the ability to develop and understand environmental health and safety systems.
Strong oral, written and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and effective organizational skills.
Ability to coach and mentor facility personnel as well as communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse workforce.
Able to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policies and procedures, in delegating responsibilities and in analyzing and evaluating EHS activities.
Must be able to work night shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00pm to 2:00am CST.

Responsibilities

Communicate expectations and build relationships with facility personnel.
Build accountability and deliver EHS results through the implementation of the EHS MS.
Communicate, educate, and implement the EHS MS at the assigned facility.
Advocate for change and support continuous improvement for EHS processes and programs.
Communicate program/policy recommendations verbally and in writing.
Escalate and manage EHS risks through a prioritization process.
Respond to emergencies involving hazardous material releases, facility destruction, inclement weather, and property damage incidents.
Prepare reports of findings and submit recommendations.
Report, communicate, and investigate accidents and incidents to determine Root Cause and follow corrective actions through to completion.
Coach and/or ownership of PSM, RMP, Multisite locations, M & A, Wastewater and Environmental.