Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

NORTHSTAR AEROSPACE•Bedford Park, IL

35d•$111,100 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist will provide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operational support for the Northstar Chicago facility. Responsibilities include managing compliance activities, implementing safety programs, conducting accident investigations, identifying and mitigating risks, and delivering training. The role also ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, maintains accurate records and health and safety reports, and provides leadership to ensure EHS initiatives receive appropriate attention across the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful and respectful manner; calm under pressure
Adaptability: adapts to changes in priorities and unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality: consistently at work per schedule and on time
Dependability: follows instructions, meets commitments
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Frequent walking
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
Occasional exposure to moderate to moderate to heavy noise
The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

Nice To Haves

Safety certifications such as OSHA 501, OSHA-30, OSHA 511, EHS Specialist, CSP, ASP, etc. are preferred
Experience in an industrial 24-hour setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the implementation of occupational safety, health, and environmental programs with a high level of expertise. Standards include Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E/Electrical safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene and Machine Guarding, etc.
Support air, waste, and water compliance for the site
Support reporting and licensing/permitting efforts to ensure regulatory compliance including RCRA, EPCRA, air, and stormwater
Prepare and submit required documentation and reports, including RCRA Permit, EPCRA (Tier II and TRI), and other EPA regulations
Perform job safety analyses (JSAs) and evaluate effectiveness of defenses to mitigate employee injury
Develop and deliver EHS training programs to a variety of audiences (managers and trades personnel) and manage documentation accordingly
Lead investigations, develop true root cause, implement corrective actions, and track actions to closure for all EHS-related events
Facilitate safety coordinator meetings, ensuring they are effective and focused on addressing safety concerns
Initiate actions to prevent accidents from both conditions and acts/behaviors in partnership with EHS Leader
Investigate EHS related accidents and near-misses, implement corrective actions, and track corrective actions to closure
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
Encourage and promote the use of safe work rules, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Participate in and lead emergency responses and address employee concern
Escort all city, state and federal inspectors/auditors throughout the site when they appear for scheduled or unscheduled visits
Ensure personal fire protection equipment is inspected within scheduled time table and that the equipment is operable
Tracking of all chemicals used and stored on site
Reduce Hazardous Waste costs.
Inspire the employees to work in a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly atmosphere