ESH&S Specialist

ICL Group•Hammond, IN

3d•$69,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you are responsible for leading all manufacturing plant personnel in all aspects of environmental, safety, health, security, and training. The responsibilities include actively participating in and supporting the environmental safety and health initiatives established by ICL, leading continual improvement in the facilities Responsible Care EHS management systems, participating in internal EHSS compliance audits, meeting business commitments, managing EHS elements of capital project design and providing effective internal and external communication.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related degree
A minimum of 2 years of EHS experience preferred
Knowledge in Process Safety Management preferred
Experience in managing people/processes in health and safety field
Strong organization/leadership skills
Previous management experience in an industrial and chemical manufacturing environment preferred
Proficient with MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Project Management
Experience with Enablon EHSS management system

Responsibilities

Ensure ESH compliance through working closely with corporate ESH, Production, and Quality personnel
Serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal representatives from regulatory agencies including IOSHA, EPA, IDEM, DOT and local emergency responders
Oversee submission of permit applications (air and/or water and/or waste) and reports as required by environmental regulations
Initiate and manage capital projects supporting the environmental safety and health initiatives established by ICL
Lead continual improvement of the Responsible Care 14001 EHS Management System
Lead site implementation of global EHS tools including Enablon and GOARC
Evaluate EHS impacts for change management throughout operations
Provide facility EHS focus through the development and completion of annual EHSS workplan plans and support JHAs, and EHS inspections/audits
Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses, including HAZOP, What-if, etc.
Develop, conduct, and evaluate required EHS training for all employees
Ensure accurate EHS record keeping (e.g., medical records, OSHA Log, WC)
Drive culture of early detection of hazardous and learning from events to build defenses and minimize incidents
Actively participate on the ICL North America regional EHS team and auditing program
Interact with outside vendors that are directly involved with compliance efforts including Environmental, Insurance and other outside services
Expectation to be on call for plant emergencies or troubleshooting

Benefits

Competitive base pay and performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire.
Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Student Loan Assistance
Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more