EHS Sr Specialist
About The Position
The EHS Sr Specialist designs, develops, implements, and oversees environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures to protect employees and surrounding communities and ensure facility compliance with regulations. The role operates within the Environmental Health and Safety function, with in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in its discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. The specialist solves complex problems independently with minimal guidance, may lead projects or project steps, may be accountable for ongoing activities or objectives, and acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of safety best practices, safety communications, safety inspections, safety investigations, safety policies and procedures, safety training, and inspection documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement policies or programs that promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.
- Deliver training programs on environmental concerns and organizational health and safety risks.
- Communicate regularly with management and administration about the status of environmental initiatives.
- Maintain training records, health and safety manuals or handbooks, incident and accident reports, and other documentation.
- Track and document accidents, identify causes, and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
- Monitor known health, safety, and environmental hazards, including noise, air, and wastewater pollution levels.
- Coordinate inspections of facilities, vehicles, equipment, and processes, and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Communicate facility-specific emergency response and evacuation plans.
- Maintain broad and current knowledge of government and applicable industry safety regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- Pre-tax spending accounts.
- 401(k) plan.
- Non-contributory retirement contribution.
- Voluntary critical illness insurance, accident insurance, identity theft protection, enhanced legal services, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Educational assistance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Potential eligibility for the Company's Gain Sharing Program.
- Career development and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
