EHS Specialist

Saint-Gobain • Garden Grove, CA

301d • $68,640 - $95,000

About The Position

Under the leadership and guidance of the site EHS Manager, the Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for coordination and implementation of the site's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs for the Garden Grove, CA facility. Perform activities necessary to ensure that the facility is in compliance with all corporate, local, state and federal EHS regulations. Interact with outside vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordination of the Annual Health & Safety Action Plan as well as Corporate mandated plans and objectives such as SMAT, TOS, NOS, Permit To Work Program, and various compliance programs. Assist with the facilitation of EH&S meetings, Contractor and Visitor Health & Safety Orientations. Stay up to date with the local, state and federal safety and health regulations and keep informed of all upcoming regulations and their effect upon the facility. Assist in training staff on general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with corporate, local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional engineering knowledge, skill and abilities. Facilitates inspection of facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventive measures where appropriate. Assist in the research, planning, organizing, and conducting of safety programs, and seminars. Writes material for new safety programs; reviews, evaluates, and modifies existing and proposed programs; recommends appropriate changes. Assist managers, supervisors & operators with problems & answer any questions they may have concerning health and safety matters. Assists with preparing and administering various safety programs. Prepares and distributes safety program aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids; sets up audiovisual equipment and makes presentations when necessary. Schedules and administers Forklift Safety Program and schedules one onsite safety shoe trucks each year for employees to purchase safety shoes. Support adherence to EH&S Systems by hourly workforce, lead by example. Will participate in the development, understanding and review of all position JSA's. Document Controller for all OSHA documents. Maintain and update Corrective & Preventive Action, Objectives & Program and Performance Measurement & Monitoring Logs. Collect/enter Near Miss/SMAT and Forklift SMAT card info into plant tracking spreadsheet.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety and/or Environment discipline preferred.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Familiarity with software systems.
• Excellent analytical and negotiating skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, planning, purchasing, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to download, analyze, and manipulate large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the site's EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Interact with outside vendors for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the Annual Health & Safety Action Plan.
• Facilitate EH&S meetings and orientations.
• Stay updated on safety and health regulations.
• Train staff on safety policies and procedures.
• Identify, analyze, and control occupational hazards.
• Facilitate facility inspections for hazards.
• Assist in planning and conducting safety programs.
• Write and modify safety program materials.
• Assist managers and operators with health and safety questions.
• Prepare and administer various safety programs.
• Prepare safety program aids and presentations.
• Schedule and administer the Forklift Safety Program.
• Document control for OSHA documents.
• Maintain and update safety logs and records.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• LiveWell Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP).
• Cash Balance Pension Plan.
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance.
• Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Group Legal.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Auto and Home Insurance.
• Pet Insurance and Discounts.
• Back-up Child & Elder Care.
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.
• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree