EHS Specialist

American Nitrile • Grove City, OH

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist supports and maintains the site's environmental, health and safety programs, activities, and control measures. They also coordinate these efforts with various compliance programs to protect all personnel and physical assets. This role helps ensure compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety role or equivalent.
• Three (3) years' experience working in an industrial environment.
• Prior experience using a safety management system.
• Prior experience leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) training programs.
• Experience working in a Process Safety Management (PSM) chemical facility.
• Knowledge of standardized business processes and internal control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) & Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.
• Ability to present and train across all organizational levels, from leadership to frontline employees.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (advanced Excel) and Learning Management System (LMS) Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day facility operations.
• Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses.
• Integrate risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization.
• Support employee led safety committees.
• Maintain incident management systems and processes, including change procedures and documentation, and safety observation and hazard tracking systems.
• Record and analyze incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective action, emphasizing proactive intervention based on results of root cause analysis.
• Support implementation of compliance programs with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training.
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding training for all new employees, covering safety, operational procedures, and equipment use.
• Continuous training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Regular safety training updates and refresher courses.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree