EHS Specialist
About The Position
Spokane Industries, a ferrous steel foundry in Spokane Valley, Washington, is hiring an EHS Specialist to manage day-to-day safety, health, and environmental compliance across its two foundries. The role reports to the VP of Operations and is supported by a small safety team, with room to grow as the program develops. Most of the work takes place on an active foundry floor. The position is day shift with early starts and involves exposure to heat, noise, dust, overhead cranes, and forklift traffic. The employee must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 50 pounds.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of safety or EHS experience in manufacturing, construction, or another industrial setting.
- Working knowledge of Washington DOSH or OSHA general industry rules.
- OSHA 10 certification required.
- Obtain OSHA 30 within 6 months of hire.
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification; if not already held, complete it within 6 months of hire and maintain it with the 8-hour annual refresher under WAC 296-843.
- First aid/CPR certification, or ability to earn it within 30 days.
- Organized recordkeeping skills and comfort with Excel and Microsoft 365.
- Comfort working on the production floor and communicating plainly with crews, supervisors, and union stewards.
- Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- A degree or certificate in occupational safety or environmental science.
- An ASP or CHST credential.
- Foundry or metals experience.
- Experience with workers' compensation claims or air monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Run the daily floor safety program, including inspections, toolbox talks, new-hire orientation, and PPE.
- Schedule and document recurring inspections of cranes and rigging, fall protection, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, boilers, and pressure vessels.
- Coordinate silica, respirator, and hearing conservation programs, including fit tests, medical evaluations, annual hearing tests, and air-monitoring visits.
- Maintain the OSHA 300 log, investigate injuries and near misses, and support workers' compensation claims and return-to-work.
- Organize monthly safety committee meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
- Help prepare for L&I, fire department, and environmental inspections, and gather requested records.
- Prepare annual environmental reports, including Tier II, Form R, dangerous waste, and Clean Air registration, for management review.
- Lead spill and hazardous-material response with the safety team.
- Schedule HAZWOPER and emergency-response training and refreshers to keep certifications current.
Benefits
- Medical coverage through an ICHRA (individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement).
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Optional AFLAC supplemental policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
