Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Generac Power Systems • Beaver Dam, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day environmental, health, and safety functions at an assigned location. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing the organization’s safety program, working with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, monitoring the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits for the facility. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience implementing occupational safety and environmental
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT and local regulations
• Proven knowledge of safety equipment and standards
• Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions within the organization
• Excellent working knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools
• Excellent working knowledge of emergency action planning
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Degree in occupational safety, engineering or science related
• Experience within a corporate safety role in a manufacturing company
• Implementation experience with safety related programs (ISO, VPP, etc.)
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary hazardous waste SME, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs.
• Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support.
• Manage the facility EHS program.
• Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs.
• Conduct facility audits to be used to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct and document monthly facility inspections of hazardous waste accumulation/chemical storage areas.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis of all facility worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
• Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level