EHS Specialist I

Fairlead•Portsmouth, VA

45d

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implementation of a detailed task level, day to day Safety and Health program, EH&S work processes, standards and with guidance from the EHS Director, ensures all site needs are covered in the program. Site subject matter expert resource for related Environmental, Health and Safety information on procedures, guidelines and standards and regulatory permits. Introduce and drive best practices across areas. Site subject matter expert contact for Environmental, Health and Safety audits and issues. Coach teams and individuals on Environmental, Health and Safety related tasks and activities. Implement, and/or administer Environmental, Health and Safety training. Assist in developing and achieving organization EHS goals. Ensure compliance tasks are completed (OSHA, EPA and other federal, state, and local requirements applicable to the site). Professionally interface with external parties; including regulators and trade organizations. Perform Environmental, Health and Safety monitoring, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the site. Facilitate development and review of site Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and practices and ensures alignment with organization policies and standards. As required, lead / participate in EHS related reviews, teams and improvement projects. Coordinate the schedules for audits in the EHS related areas. Conduct audits routinely with strong visibility and engagement with employees. As required, conduct and document investigations and classify incidents and ensure follow-up actions to prevent re-occurrences addressed. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Requirements

BS degree or equivalent experience required.
3-5 years of EHS manufacturing or related experience required.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
Excellent team-oriented and team-building skills; strong customer service attitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; must have technical writing skills or be willing to acquire them.

Nice To Haves

ISO 14001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementation of a detailed task level, day to day Safety and Health program, EH&S work processes, standards and with guidance from the EHS Director, ensures all site needs are covered in the program.
Site subject matter expert resource for related Environmental, Health and Safety information on procedures, guidelines and standards and regulatory permits.
Introduce and drive best practices across areas.
Site subject matter expert contact for Environmental, Health and Safety audits and issues.
Coach teams and individuals on Environmental, Health and Safety related tasks and activities.
Implement, and/or administer Environmental, Health and Safety training.
Assist in developing and achieving organization EHS goals.
Ensure compliance tasks are completed (OSHA, EPA and other federal, state, and local requirements applicable to the site).
Professionally interface with external parties; including regulators and trade organizations.
Perform Environmental, Health and Safety monitoring, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the site.
Facilitate development and review of site Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and practices and ensures alignment with organization policies and standards.
As required, lead / participate in EHS related reviews, teams and improvement projects.
Coordinate the schedules for audits in the EHS related areas.
Conduct audits routinely with strong visibility and engagement with employees.
As required, conduct and document investigations and classify incidents and ensure follow-up actions to prevent re-occurrences addressed.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.