Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Site Specialist

Michelin • Plattsburgh, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Michelin is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Site Specialist to support and guide the Plattsburgh, New York site in achieving its safety, health, and environmental objectives. The role helps maintain an environment that protects employees and the surrounding community. It is based in an industrial plant and normally follows business hours Monday through Friday on day shift, while supporting a team that rotates around the clock, seven days a week. The specialist must also be available for emergency incident response and occasional nights and weekends.

The position covers occupational health and safety programs, audits and investigations, training, safety documentation, environmental management under ISO 14001, regulatory guidance, risk management, and environmental metrics. The specialist works with site management, Human Resources, team members, and subcontractors to address issues and promote safe operations.

Requirements

• Completion of OSHA’s 30-hour general industry course or certification program.
• Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment.
• Availability to support emergency incident response and work occasional nights and weekends.
• Strong analytical, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to solve problems and willingly assist others.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated environmental and safety knowledge in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assess occupational health and safety programs and processes to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and investigations, and coordinate resolution of identified issues.
• Develop corrective action plans in response to internal and external audits and inspections.
• Facilitate safety training for team members, management, and subcontractors during new-hire orientation and on an ongoing basis.
• Create and maintain required safety and health documents, and coordinate with Human Resources on incidents and employees’ return to work as needed.
• Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001, including testing and reporting on environmental permits necessary for plant operations.
• Interpret and advise on the operational impact of emerging issues, regulations, and legislation.
• Evaluate risk-management control technologies and advise on their selection.
• Work with management to facilitate risk-management decisions, including Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Analyze emerging technology to identify potential hazards and control methods.
• Participate in updating and analyzing environmental metrics across the organization.
• Support emergency incident response and work occasional nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
• Career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive environment in which competencies, contributions, and behaviors are recognized.
• Option to join a Connected Community.
• Opportunity to work on projects related to sustainable materials and digital transformation.
• Opportunity to contribute to the company’s community impact and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed