Lead EHS Specialist/Engineer

zffriedricP2 • AZ

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About The Position

Advanced professional-level EHS specialist or engineer responsible for the development, implementation, and management systems compliance of EHS programs within one or more plants, focused in safety.

Requirements

• Requires technical Bachelor’s degree (engineering or science) or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Requires 6 to 8 plus advanced years’ experience in safety compliance or engineering with extensive experience in area of specialization
• Prefer experience in manufacturing and/or chemical processing
• CSP or CIH is preferred
• Experience working at a PSM covered facility and/or an extensive knowledge of fire protection systems is desired
• PSM certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate implementation of safety programs for business unit based on regulatory requirements
• Investigate incidents, determine root cause and assist in the formulation of corrective actions
• Prepare and present reports to senior management
• Develop Safety procedures
• Data collection and analysis
• Review and critique designs or manufacturing engineer’s work to ensure safety compliance
• Assist in preparation of design criteria (i.e. Ergonomics, Machine Safeguarding, Fire Protection)
• Interpret, communicate and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop EHS training materials and deliver both classroom and OJT safety training
• Manage EHS programs and projects
• Develop and approve plans for area of expertise
• Prepare Management of Change (MOC) documentation
• Utilizes engineering knowledge and technology to identify, solve, or minimize EHS problems, and leads the development of corrective actions
• Conducts detailed investigations of existing and potential safety and health hazards and makes recommendations for remedial and corrective measures
• Performs engineering studies of accidents to determine courses and methods of preventive action
• Serves as the internal consultant and primary interface between departments to evaluate operations, provide technical leadership, and develop training materials, in addition to serving as a corporate auditor and the local liaison to the Regional EHS Manager

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree