EHS Specialist

Smithfield Foods•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team as an EHS Specialist, where you will play a key role in managing and enhancing our robust EHS systems. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance, delivering training, and implementing best practices at every level of our organization. Your role involves driving initiatives that not only meet but exceed regulatory standards and align with Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPs) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements. If you are passionate about creating a safe and compliant work environment, this position is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 2+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.
Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures in English
Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Assist the EHS team in ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards, and reporting on EHS matters to location management as needed.
Assist with maintaining Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system, follow Smithfield’s Site Security Plan, and ensure company policies are adhered to.
Support the applications for environmental permits and determine compliance with various permits and plans.
Help ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are tracked appropriately.
Assist with employee exposure surveys throughout the location and ensure completion as requested.
Support the management of various safety and environmental programs, including safety operational controls, asbestos operations, Risk Management Plans, emergency response, hazardous waste, and air compliance.
Help maintain Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPs) and Environmental Management System (EMS), aid in internal audits, and provide support for ISO certification and process safety teams.
Help ensure adherence to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
Help with training of production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits, and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards.
Ensure training is completed in a timely manner.
Review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion, including tracking and closure of identified action items.
Participate in claim reviews as requested.