Environment Health & Safety Specialist

Motorola Solutions•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing onsite EHS support and regional support to satellite sites within the U.S., specifically Utah and California. This role involves assisting with EHS audits and assessments, maintaining EHS programs to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements, and preparing/submitting EHS regulatory reports. The specialist will also manage ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, maintain accurate records, and perform accident/incident investigations. Key responsibilities include developing and delivering EHS training, leading emergency response efforts, conducting workplace assessments (ergonomic, risk, JHA, machine guarding), managing specific programs like LOTO and RF, issuing EHS permits, performing basic industrial hygiene monitoring, and interacting with various internal functions to promote safe practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in EHS operations
Working knowledge of local EHS requirements (e.g. OSHA, Cal OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, etc.)
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and records management skills
Computer skills, including Google applications
Demonstrated project management skills and proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree emphasis in safety, environment, industrial hygiene, chemical engineering or physical sciences is preferred
Safety certification such as Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide onsite EHS support plus regional support to satellite sites within the U.S., specifically Utah and California
Assist with EHS audits and assessments
Maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable EHS legal and other requirements
Prepare and submit accurate and timely EHS regulatory reports and ensure that applicable EHS permits and licenses are filed and maintained
Maintain the MSI and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements
Maintain accurate records in accordance with the MSIs’ global recordkeeping requirements
Perform and document accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
Develop, coordinate and deliver EHS training to identify target audience, track training and maintain training records
Take lead in responding to site emergencies including, but not limited to accidents/incidents, fires, floods, chemical spills, severe weather, etc.
Perform and document workplace ergonomic assessments
Coordinate and lead safety and emergency response teams, including holding quarterly meetings, and performing drills and debriefs
Perform and document EHS safety and housekeeping inspections and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented for identified non-compliances
Perform and document risk and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) assessments and implement controls
Conduct machine guarding assessments and ensure all machines are properly guarded
Ensure all equipment with multiple sources of energy have LOTO procedures in place
Manage a radio frequency (RF) program
Ensure all required inspections and maintenance are performed on equipment such as powered industrial vehicles, cranes and hoists, etc.
Issue EHS permits including but not limited to hot work, confined space, energized electrical work, etc.
Perform basic IH monitoring, i.e. noise, RF, etc. and contract with approved outside consultant/vendor as applicable for other IH monitoring needs
Conduct random EHS inspections of independent contractors
Interact with other functions, including, but not limited to: operations management, Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Human Resources, Security, etc. to promote safe, healthful and environmentally conscious work practices