EHS Specialist I

Mueller Water Products•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

The EHS Specialist I provides technical support, leadership, and guidance to develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that support plant safety, health, environmental regulatory compliance, and corporate objectives. The role supports manufacturing operations and applies regulatory and industry standards to safety, health, and environmental activities. It prepares environmental permit applications and compliance reports, maintains compliance with regulations and permit conditions, and develops and continually improves EHS Management System elements. The position plans and implements safety policies and procedures in accordance with applicable OSHA and EPA requirements; supports machinery design, planning, and inspections; and coordinates or assists with EHS education and training. It participates in EHS committees, handles worker’s compensation-related administrative duties, supports ergonomic and risk assessments and job safety analyses, and conducts industrial hygiene and exposure assessments. The role also supports DOT compliance, investigates incidents, prepares reports and compliance documentation, collaborates with team members and leadership, and assists the EHS Manager with additional duties. Travel to affiliated companies, customers, vendors, and training may be required. The position may provide on-call assistance 24 hours per day. The job requires a science-based bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or eight years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of that degree. Required skills include working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong leadership and communication abilities, the ability to work with employees at all levels and outside professionals, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, and walking, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and varied environmental conditions.

Requirements

Science-based bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Health and Human Services, Environmental Science, or a related field; eight years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
BS degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, or Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with employees at all levels and outside professionals.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities.
In-depth knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, procedures, and terminology, including related legal issues and terminology.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity under varied conditions and constraints.
Ability to comprehend complex instructions, respond effectively, and perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and tolerate heat, cold, noise, wetness, dryness, and other adverse conditions.
Knowledge of appropriate office software applications.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Strong team skills.
English language skills.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Ability to travel to affiliated companies, customers, vendors, and training as required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and solutions to support manufacturing operations.
Assist with technical solutions for safety, health, and environmental activities using regulatory and industry standards.
Prepare environmental permit applications and compliance reports, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and permit conditions.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety elements within the EHS Management System.
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
Support and conduct machinery design, planning, and inspection to ensure compliance with standards.
Coordinate and assist with classroom and hands-on education and training for EHS programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory, Powered Industrial Vehicles, RCRA/DOT, and New Hire Orientation.
Lead or participate in EHS committees, including safety, behavior-based, environmental, and sustainability committees.
Perform worker’s compensation administration, including communications with medical providers, corporate legal counsel, insurance carriers, leadership, and affected employees.
Conduct and support ergonomic assessments and improvements, risk assessments, and job safety analyses.
Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, sampling, and exposure assessments to ensure compliance with standards.
Facilitate and assist with DOT compliance under 49 CFR and IATA.
Conduct incident investigations and support development of accurate and complete documentation.
Support team members through daily interaction and one-on-one contact to foster morale and teamwork in the Safety, Health, and Environment Departments.
Prepare reports and compliance documents and attend meetings as necessary.
Travel to affiliated companies, customers, vendors, and training as required.
Assist the EHS Manager with additional functions and perform other assigned duties.
Provide support and assistance to Human Resources.
Maintain appropriate expertise by using available resources.
May provide on-call assistance 24 hours per day.