DOW SkillBridge - Safety Specialist (EHS)

UBLIC SERVICES, INC. • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor is responsible for ensuring a workplace complies with all applicable EHS regulations by conducting audits, developing safety plans, training employees on proper procedures, and actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment, all while adhering to federal, state, and local laws. The incumbent will investigate incidents to prevent future occurrences, aiming to minimize workplace hazards to maintain a culture of safety within the organization and support the implementation of EHS programs.
Cultivates a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area, seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency.
Maintains and ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local Environmental Health and safety (EHS) regulations for the assigned area, BU, and/or division (s).
Supports assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training.
Advises supervisors and employees regarding all EHS programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards and risks.
Leads, coordinates and participates in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division.
Collaborates with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals.
Assists division management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to comply with air and water pollution permits and all federal, state, and local environmental protection agencies’ rules and regulations.
Ensures all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information, holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements.
Schedules and attends (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing. Reviews resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise.

Requirements

• Must be currently serving, Active Duty, U.S. Armed Forces Servicemember
• Must be within one year of your End of Active Service transition date
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment
• Effective task management skills
• High level of motivation
• Great attitude and desire to learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits
• Developing safety plans
• Training employees on proper procedures
• Actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment
• Investigating incidents to prevent future occurrences
• Minimizing workplace hazards to maintain a culture of safety within the organization
• Supporting the implementation of EHS programs
• Cultivating a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area
• Seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency
• Maintaining and ensuring compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local Environmental Health and safety (EHS) regulations
• Supporting assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training
• Advising supervisors and employees regarding all EHS programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards and risks
• Leading, coordinating and participating in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division
• Collaborating with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals
• Assisting division management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements
• Ensuring all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information
• Holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements
• Scheduling and attending (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing
• Reviewing resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care spending accounts
• Dependent care spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed