Safety & Environmental Specialist
About The Position
This position is based at the NuAire facilities in Plymouth, MN and will report to the Director of Safety and Environmental based in Statesville, NC. They will be responsible for advising and assisting NuAire in achieving world class performance in safety and environmental health along with maintaining regulatory compliance. Will assist management with training, audits, reports and permits. This is a highly visible position in an organization that includes safety and environmental health as a core value. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts OSHA, EPA, and DOT required training that includes but is not limited to: Forklift, Hazardous Waste, Spill Prevention, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Fire Safety, Ergonomics, PPE, Hazard Communication and Lockout/Tagout Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) inventory Performs inspections on emergency equipment including fire extinguishers and eyewash stations Utilizes lean manufacturing and Kaizen techniques to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions Performs industrial hygiene monitoring including noise levels and air quality Assists in incident and close call investigations and recommends corrective actions Assists in maintaining environmental permits Assists in Hazardous Waste compliance including area inspections, reviewing waste profiles and coordinating pickups Performs safety and environmental audits and tracks open items to completion Researches, recommends, and maintains inventory of PPE Prepares safety/environmental information for KPI reports
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health or related field is required.
- Technical knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is a must.
- 2 to 4 years' experience in the manufacturing is required.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific or technical journals, financials and/or legal documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
- Ability to present information to top management, public groups and/or boards.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to manage and successfully meet goals are required.
- Must be tactful and able to work with a diverse group of Associates and outside resources.
- Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Certified Safety Professional designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts OSHA, EPA, and DOT required training that includes but is not limited to: Forklift, Hazardous Waste, Spill Prevention, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Fire Safety, Ergonomics, PPE, Hazard Communication and Lockout/Tagout
- Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) inventory
- Performs inspections on emergency equipment including fire extinguishers and eyewash stations
- Utilizes lean manufacturing and Kaizen techniques to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Performs industrial hygiene monitoring including noise levels and air quality
- Assists in incident and close call investigations and recommends corrective actions
- Assists in maintaining environmental permits
- Assists in Hazardous Waste compliance including area inspections, reviewing waste profiles and coordinating pickups
- Performs safety and environmental audits and tracks open items to completion
- Researches, recommends, and maintains inventory of PPE
- Prepares safety/environmental information for KPI reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
