Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Sonaca•Vista, CA

1d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a EHS Specialist . This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all site specific environmental, health and safety policy and procedures; including EPA, OSHA and DOT and other federal/state agencies. The position will work closely with the Corporate Environmental Health and Safety team, General Manger, and Human Resources Business Partner to ensure that all EHS processes and regulations are met daily to the highest standard. In addition, this position will oversee the 6S Program, implementation and processes, as well as monitor and track all EHS and 6S training and training documentation for the facility.

Requirements

Occupational Safety & Health and/or Environmental Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalency required. Experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
Experience with OSHA - California laws and regulations.
Required use of considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in carrying out daily operations.
Must have knowledge or demonstrate the ability to learn EHS regulations, issues, procedures, processes, reporting requirements, and other compliance requirements with federal, state, and local legislation governing the environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
Customer Service focused with previous experience in EHS preferred.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and interact professionally with co-workers and vendors, understands internal customers, and strives to maintain good relations with others.
Responds quickly to inquiries and follows up, as needed.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional Certification preferred.
Customer Service focused with previous experience in EHS preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain work instructions, forms, and site-specific programs and procedures.
Coordinate and administer all employee EHS training, as required.
Make recommendations for compliance with federal and state EHS regulations.
Devise and implement EHS processes to prevent, correct or control environmental conditions.
Complete all required weekly, monthly, and annual facility inspections, as required. Including, but not limited to, fire extinguisher, eye wash, emergency light inspections, and AED.
Conduct regular EHS inspections plant-wide on all shifts and administers appropriate corrective actions for violations of EHS procedures and regulations and permits.
Lead and facilitate all monthly on-site Safety Committee meetings.
Maintain EHS postings; including EHS metrics, safety committee meeting minutes, annual OSHA requirements, hazard communication, etc.
Maintain site EHS SharePoint page.
Attend all corporate monthly and/or weekly EHS meetings.
Conduct EHS audits on a routine monthly basis to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements and return results to corporate in a timely manner.
Oversee the reporting, investigation, and documentation of all accidents and near miss incidents, following up with supervisors and employees on those incidents and determining and managing corrective actions.
Lead and encourage all employees to follow EHS expectations and behavior, communicate employer EHS policies and goals to employees, respond to and/or review employee EHS concerns.
Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is being met at all times.
Oversee SDS maintenance requirements and assist with chemical information requests.
Participate in company-wide EHS events and awareness programs.
Implement and oversee site 6S program, maintaining the program, and all audit requirements.
Work alongside facility supervisors and leads, Quality Manager, and HR to ensure that all on-site facility job specific training is being conducted, documented, and tracked.
Assist HR in Workers’ Compensation actions including treatment, investigation, documentation, and drug/alcohol testing.
Research and write permit applications / renewals to be compliant with permit reporting requirements.
Conduct testing of air quality to verify compliance with internal EHS regulations and/or state and federal requirements.
Prepare and maintain emissions inventory for each emission point in the facility on a monthly basis, if applicable.
Review monthly/quarterly waste water reports, if applicable.
Manage hazardous waste within the facility: facilitates hazardous waste pickups, maintains hazardous waste shipping records to prepare and submit quarterly and biennial hazardous waste generator reports.
Conduct storm water sampling and report to appropriate environmental agency.
Escort representatives of all agencies conducting safety, health, environmental, fire, and physical security audits of the facility.
Examine plans and specifications for new processes, machinery or equipment to determine if all safety, health, and environmental issues are addressed and if required reporting or permitting is authored/amended.
Perform hazard assessments to ensure hazards are recognized and addressed and that employees have and are utilizing proper PPE.
Familiar with AS9100 Quality System requirements and comply accordingly.
Participate in kaizen or R3 events focused on EHS improvements.
Familiar with all DOT regulations and requirements and ensure all driver personnel meet mandatory requirements to transport hazardous materials and company products; conducts any necessary DOT training and maintains all employee driver records.
On-call at all times to respond to EHS related issues and must be available to work extended hours and overtime, when required, including weekends.
Document and enforce company policy (verbal and written warnings).

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance