Environmental & Safety Specialist: 1st Shift
About The Position
Hentzen is a unique company in today’s world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen’s recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers’ unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow. The Environmental & Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for both state and federal requirements. The Environmental & Safety Specialist is also responsible for Safety development, training, and assessment at all the Hentzen Facilities.
Requirements
- Understanding of and ability to use mathematical equations and environmental documents.
- Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Excellent team building and communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a Science or Environmental/Health/Safety program.
- Three to five years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably chemicals or coatings.
- Supervisor experience is helpful, but not required.
- Additional education in environment and safety programs/procedures.
- Forklift certification strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all raw materials on premises have requisite Safety Data Sheet and that the SDS is copied and placed in SDS binder.
- Review SDS to ensure that all employees who will handle the product are aware of safety requirements for safe handling of the product.
- Review all state and federal environmental and safety regulations including pending changes in regulations to ensure that company practices are in compliance.
- Maintain and comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety and DOT reporting requirements.
- Train new employees in environmental, safety and DOT practices and re-train all pertinent employees as necessary due to compliance changes and requirements.
- Conduct safety training for all employees in order to meet and/or exceed Federal and State EPA, OSHA and DOT standards in all areas required.
- Conduct requisite re-training and/or re-testing of employees in order to comply with environmental safety, DOT standards.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections per OSHA, EPA, and DOT guidelines.
- Assist the Corporate Director of Regulatory Compliance with the completion and submittal of various required OSHA, EPA, and DOT reports.
- Review environmental, safety and DOT procedures in the event of any incident and develop processes to mitigate future incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
