Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Safety Focus)

W.L. Gore & Associates • Phoenix, AZ

290d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will work to enable the Enterprise to increase confidence in compliance with EH&S obligations. This role will provide direct plant-based support to partner and work within a team of EH&S specialists to promote consistent, efficient services. You will also develop and implement processes that enable the Enterprise to: Identify, assess, manage and control EH&S operational hazards/risks; and relevant costs. This position will be located at our facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Science) with a minimum 2 years of demonstrated EH&S work experience; OR a minimum of 4 years demonstrated EH&S work experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience interpreting OSHA regulations and consensus standards
• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, or laboratory environment
• Demonstrated success using process/equipment hazard risk analysis tools for identifying, assessing, controlling EH&S risk, as well as, influencing practical and effective risk-reduction solutions
• Knowledge of chemical & physical hazards and the ability to communicate associated risks to a broad population of Associates
• Organizational priority-setting skills, attention to detail, follow-through, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills including incident investigation and root cause analysis, as well as identification, prioritization, development, and implementation of appropriate controls and corrective/preventive actions
• Ability to build consensus and influence a diverse group of Associates, especially regarding design and operation
• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, actively engage, and partner with manufacturing and technical Associates, to drive completion of multiple projects and priorities with competing resources needs
• Ability to work non-standard hours on occasion, if needed, and travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Certification or degree in a Safety-related discipline, such as a CSP or Equivalent / Certification recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Knowledge of EH&S management systems & software (e.g. ISO 14001 & ISO 45001), related consensus standards, and industry best practices
• Experience with Facilities, Maintenance, and/or Equipment Design / Prevention through Design

Responsibilities

• Perform work in all areas of EH&S and/or work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more areas of EH&S expertise (Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Occupational Health)
• Partner with plant, Operating Company, and global EH&S teams to drive consistency in developing, implementing, aligning, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety systems, practices, and procedures
• Plan, develop, and deliver training/education on a broad range of EH&S topics relevant to each Associate's role
• Identify and interpret appropriate regulations and participate in compliance-gap analysis while acting as a point of contact with various regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, attorneys, etc.
• Support EH&S risk assessments and incident investigations for processes and equipment, as well as facilitate and coordinate multiple system based EH&S Management Review Meetings
• Collect, analyze, and report EH&S metrics to identify EH&S data trends and opportunities
• Engage and participate in new-product development teams early in the design process to promote ergonomic principles, safety controls, etc., that are incorporated into design
• Maintain and/or enhance EH&S technical competencies through the Performance and Development process. Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
• Partner with Occupational Health for effective injury case management involving injured/ill associates and knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping regulations
• Partner with teams to identify, assess, manage and control EH&S operational hazards/risks, including EH&S risks during the process of innovation/new product development

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
• Choice and flexibility in benefits that promote overall well-being
• Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
• Potential opportunities for profit-sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree