Safety & Environmental Specialist
Kewaunee Scientific Corp.•Statesville, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
This position reports directly to the Safety and Environmental Manager. Responsible for advising and assisting KSC in maintaining regulatory compliance to achieve world class performance in safety and environmental health. Assists Safety and Environmental Manager with training, audits, reports and permits. This is a highly visible position in an organization that includes safety as a core value.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health or related field
- Previous work or internship experience preferably in a manufacturing and/or construction environment
- Previous education and / or certification(s) should include industrial hygiene, indoor/outdoor air quality, ergonomics/human factors, environmental toxicology, and epidemiology, management and occupation safety (OSHA regulations)
- 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, Power Point and Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to manage and successfully meet goals is required
- Must be tactful and able to work with a diverse group of Associates and outside resources
- Must have knowledge of Local, State and Federal safety and environmental regulations, to include EPA, OSHA, DEQ, RCRA, and others
- Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
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 including air quality (Synthetic Minor), storm water and industrial discharge
- 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, job bids and award applications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
