Safety Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Fort Benton, MT

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About The Position

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CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity within our ag retail division supporting the CHS Big Sky business unit. We are seeking an Safety Specialist to provide EHS support across our Montana footprint while collaborating with operations leaders & team members to implement and maintain our EHS programs. This opportunity is a key component to a safe, efficient and complaint working enviroment all while championing CHS & regulatory policies and procedures. This role offers a standard M-F schedule with working location flexiblity, and 40%-60% travel expectation. Apply today to learn more, and recieve additional information about our competitive total rewards package!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety
• Ability to climb ladders and operate equipment needed to inspect facilities
• Ability to work in dusty and adverse and changeable weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, EHS, or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40%-60%
• Interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to complete OSHA 30-hour training certification program.
• Agronomy, grain and/or agriculture knowledge preferred.
• HAZMAT/Propane/Fuels experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in DOT Driver File experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with applicable EHS related requirements (federal, state, local, and company).
• Communicate EHS related requirements and expectations to location personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
• Routinely visit locations in the business units to conduct facility inspections and provide EHS support to operation personnel.
• Appropriately respond to day-to-day EHS related concerns and events in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement EHS related plans, programs, policies, and procedures as needed and appropriate.
• Conduct effective EHS related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Serve as the designated Confined Space Trainer for the business unit, delivering compliant, hands-on training to ensure employee competence and safety in all confined space operations.
• Conduct EHS related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analyses, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
• Conduct timely and thorough incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Evaluate EHS performance metrics and collaborate with EHS and operations leadership to develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Remain current on applicable EHS related rules and regulations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED