EHS Specialist

JM Huber Corporation•Quincy, FL

7d•$65,100 - $84,500•Hybrid

About The Position

JM Huber is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the Attapulgus Division of Active Minerals International. This position is based in Quincy, FL and Climax, GA. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for leading all environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance programs for Quincy, FL and Climax, GA Attapulgite Operations. The role provides oversight of MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) compliance, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), environmental permitting (air, stormwater, and wastewater compliance programs), industrial hygiene monitoring, training programs, DOT programs, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, Federal, State, local and internal regulatory reporting. Meet company’s primary goal of providing a safe and sustainable working environment for employees. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, geology, contractors, purchasing, and corporate EHS leadership to identify and manage risk, support business growth, and ensure compliance obligations are met across the Attapulgite business unit.

Requirements

3 years of relevant experience, preferably in mining/manufacturing
Working knowledge of MSHA standards and DOT
Familiarity with reference standards (ACGIH / ANSI / NIOSH / NFPA / NEC / OSHA)
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and facilitate learning
Public speaking and strong communication skills
Must have good comprehension of management systems and risk-based prioritization
Proficiency with computer applications and Microsoft products
Valid driver’s license required
Respirator Fit Test is required at hire; no facial hair can interfere with the seal of the respirator at pre-hire and annual fit test screening.
Vision and hearing tests are also required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in related field preferred
EHS certifications helpful (CSP, CMSP, ASP, OHST, MSHA Instructor, 30-hour OSHA General Industry, Visual Emissions Evaluator)

Responsibilities

Influences site leaders and employees through visible leadership and effective communication
Drives a culture focused on accountability, employee engagement, risk reduction, and environmental stewardship
Works closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and management, to integrate EHS principles into daily operations
Collaborates with other site EHS Specialists and the Regional EHS Director to align site-specific initiatives with overall organizational goals
Reviews EHS dashboards, incidents, and action items with site leadership and employees to identify trends and areas to improve and drive change
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to understand plant and mining processes, as well as equipment operation
Build relationships and rapport with site employees and leadership through engagement, follow-through, and consistent communication
Implements and evaluates corporate EHS programs, policies, and procedures
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
Audits the organization’s facilities, equipment, procedures, training, and recordkeeping to identify areas of improvement
Participates in agency regulatory inspections and/or responds to agency correspondence
Adheres to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO
Collaborate with regulatory agencies and third-party organizations to maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulations
Performs industrial hygiene and environmental sampling and monitoring to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and best practices for both safety and environmental regulations.
Collects and analyzes samples for employee exposure monitoring and environmental compliance
Implements compliance tasks; maintains tracking of actions and compliance responsibilities
Facilitate and participate in the Change Management process and review operational and capital improvement projects for environmental permitting, safety impacts, and regulatory requirements
Assist with oversight of the DOT program and driver safety management
Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and assist with Worker's Compensation Claims
Works with leadership to conduct accident investigations; determine root causes and recommends corrective actions
Develops and implements corrective and preventative action plans for audits, incidents, governmental non-compliance, and any other necessary items that should be tracked for completion and effectiveness
Oversee EHS training programs and conduct EHS training for all employees
Ensure compliance with MSHA Part 46 and other required regulatory training programs for employees, visitors, and contractors
Conducts or coordinates engaging safety meetings for employees on all shifts on a regular basis to share best practices, review incidents, and inform employees of safe work practices and environmental stewardship
Stays informed about industry best practices and emerging trends to continually enhance training programs and compliance of the site
Other duties and projects as assigned