Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Ingredion Incorporated • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $69,800 - $93,067 • Onsite

About The Position

Ingredion is hiring an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to operate in an advisory/liaison capacity on all matters related to the health and safety of our employee group and operations as a whole, serving as a liaison with the associate workforce. This position will also provide support to environmental initiatives to improve environmental compliance.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the value of personal safety and behaviors
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to conduct meetings, and act as a liaison between employees, contractors, and management
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze processes and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
• Demonstrate a strong integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues
• A degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related technical field or equivalent in experience in occupational safety in an industrial setting is preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 10-hour certification
• Ability to effectively present safety-related materials for employee training and development.
• Must be computer literate to effectively use current Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other software programs.
• Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive thinking.
• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills.
• Developed multi-tasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site management efforts to ensure compliance with the Corporate safety program expectations and applicable federal and state law
• Representing the associate workforce to the EHS community and Ingredion leadership
• Providing technical support and tactical execution of site safety programs, assisting safety management in administration, maintenance, and operation of safety programs
• Delivering pertinent safety training (Permit training, STOP, LOTO, etc.), managing, planning, and executing monthly safety activities
• Maintaining EHS Program documents and policies
• Maintaining a field presence in all site areas and communicating with department personnel
• Ensuring coordination of on-site Emergency Response Team training
• Leading small improvement projects or initiatives to improve site EHS culture and promote safety excellence
• Coordinating emergency drills and response plans
• Conducting Job Safety Analyses
• Supporting a specific production unit’s safety adherence
• Supporting the Environmental Manager up to 20% of the time on initiatives that align with plant environmental goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay
• Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Learning, training, and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with an competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree