Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

New Flyer • Anniston, AL

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About The Position

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies. Responsible for the identification and assessment of Safety, Health and Environmental (EHS) issues and continually improve performance through the development and implementation of programs focused on prevention. Coordinate all EHS compliance activities including investigations, compliance, analysis, education, and training. Provide EHS expertise for daily operations.

Requirements

• Education: Occupational Safety and Health Degree or Diploma (preferred); First Aid Training.
• Experience: 2+ years of direct EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge: ANSI standards, workplace safety and health legislation, environmental regulations at all legislative levels, fire codes, building codes, and life safety regulations.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills; proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for emergency and hazard response activities.
• Review and actively support all EHS investigations to ensure appropriate internal and external reporting, root cause and corrective action are implemented, follow-up to completion.
• Monitor and actively participate in guidance on current and future production activities ensuring compliance with EHS acts and regulations.
• Monitor changes in EHS regulation and legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal environmental permits and licensing requirements; and liaise with management to ensure compliance and integrated into operation.
• Identification and development of EHS education, and delivery of training and required certification.
• Ensure regular EHS inspections are taking place and follow up action is taken.
• Develop and deliver EHS initiatives to continuously improve policy and programs.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Loss Management policies, programs and procedures process for New Flyer.
• Provide EHS evaluation and support for product and facility initiatives. Prepare detailed reports, recommendations, and proposals.
• Monitor and assess occupational exposures from the various processes conducted at New Flyer.
• Implement and monitor elements of the waste management system. Maintain monitoring and reporting requirements of air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste disposal, storage tanks, storm water permitting, Chemical purchase/storage, and water discharge programs.
• Provide and maintain accurate statistical data, reports, and analysis of EHS conditions in support of reduction goals.
• Maintain registration requirements ISO 14001/45001.
• Support ME/Production Laser Safety Officer (LSO) to ensure Laser Safety program is maintained.
• Support satellite facilities as assigned in the development and promotion of related policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• FMLA/Short Term Disability.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree