EHS Specialist
About The Position
Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The Novelis Guthrie, KY team is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist for our Recycling plant in Guthrie, KY. The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist will provide innovative leadership to contribute to the implementation and administration of all matters related to the plant's EHS and security processes in the Guthrie. The EHS Specialist holds the primary supporting role to the plant for performing the considerable detailed work required to aid in the audit preparation for all internal and external inspections. Maintains environmental records, preparation, and submission of environmental reports to corporate, state, and federal agencies, and works with consultants on environmental issues. Remains current on EMS regulatory requirements and maintains the plant’s EMS. Additionally, the incumbent will be involved in the operations philosophies, culture, and team concepts as it relates to the management of the facility and in particular control plan development and environmental, health, safety, and security programmatic aspects and implementation.
Requirements
- BS in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for EHS.
- Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.
- Familiar with various emission control devices to ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and direct the environmental health, safety, and security processes to ensure the safety, morale, health, and security of the employees, equipment, and property.
- Assist in the administration of the Worker’s Compensation program.
- Responsible for leading plant safety and health audits, Presidents Safety Award Audits, Internal and External Environmental Audits and Industrial Hygiene Assessment to ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulatory Agencies.
- Constant review of periodicals and publications to stay abreast of new regulations, proposed regulations, corporate initiatives and directives and new practices/philosophies pertaining to safety and health.
- Create, implement, and continually update EHS-related training. Provide regular training to Team Members in partnership from plant staff.
- Support and audit the activities of the contracted Security service, to ensure the security of the property.
- Develop, implement, and administer the Behavioral Based Safety program.
- Oversee fire protection, rescue services, training and maintain a health working relationship with off site emergency response organizations.
- Cooperate with the operations teams to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all employees. The areas of particular emphasis will be ensuring regulatory compliance, issues surrounding employee relations, employee involvement programs, and preparation, maintenance, and administration of EHS-related programs.
- Collaborate with the EHS Leader and Staff to ensure uniform application of policies and practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
- Retirement Savings Account
- Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
- Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
