Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Carboline•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist implements and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs at DAP’s Dallas Facility (75%) and Garland distribution center (25%). The role identifies, develops, and implements plant safety directives in coordination with Legal, HR, and Operations. It supports facilities with safety and environmental compliance, workers’ compensation objectives, audits and corrective actions, inspections, investigations, and other site compliance activities. Some travel to other facilities is required. The specialist monitors regulatory developments and advises plant leadership on new or revised obligations and potential risks. The role supports compliance strategy and communicates requirements through practical directives, oversees safety systems and reporting, provides or coordinates training, and leads incident analysis and corrective-action efforts. It also maintains environmental records and reporting, including plant emissions calculations and submissions. Working knowledge of TRI, Tier II, SPCC, and SWPPP is requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a similar field.
3–5 years of experience.
Familiarity with computer software.
Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Research skills.
Working knowledge of TRI, Tier II, SPCC, and SWPPP is requested.

Nice To Haves

EHS degree preferred.
Certified Safety Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor environmental, health, and safety regulatory developments and advise plant leadership about compliance obligations and potential risks or liabilities.
Assist with development of health and safety compliance strategies in conjunction with corporate directives.
Develop and distribute plain-language health and safety compliance directives to plant management.
Network with industry peers through trade associations and seminars.
Provide direction, review, and oversight for safety systems.
Identify, communicate, and help develop best practices for injury prevention.
Ensure safety reporting and recordkeeping are complete, accurate, and timely according to OSHA, state agencies, insurers, and DAP requirements.
Prepare or approve employee health and safety training materials and conduct training when needed.
Conduct monthly issue review sessions with Corporate EH&S and Plant Managers to support compliance and safety performance objectives.
Lead, assist with, and maintain incident reporting procedures to DAP Corporate and RPM.
Evaluate incident trends and recommend corrective actions to minimize or eliminate undesirable trends.
Incorporate accident prevention programs into safety directives.
Maintain accurate records of plant emission calculations for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting submissions.
Ensure plants meet required external and internal environmental reporting requirements.
Assist facilities with compliance obligations, workers’ compensation objectives, audits, corrective actions, inspections, and investigations.
Travel to assist other facilities as required.