Senior EHS Specialist

Paramount • New York, NY

3d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for assisting Paramount and affiliate locations with ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. This role supports the EHS Department in promoting and supporting the development, implementation and management of Paramount's environmental, health & safety compliance programs and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an environmental, health and safety position
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Broad knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations, and the ability to review, understand and interpret regulatory standards
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety, environmental engineering or related discipline
• Must be willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Self starter possessing strong initiative and independent judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Highly organized and able to carry out multiple assignments concurrently
• Excellent oral and written skills and an ability to skillfully communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Ability to conduct formal training sessions
• Strong planning and leadership skills
• Ability to provide counsel and constructive feedback to facilities staff including but not limited to stopping work

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of a broad range of environmental health and safety programs (IIPP, Confined Space, Incident Reporting, Audits/Inspections, Fall Protection, Heat Illness, Respiratory Protection, Environmental Testing, etc.) to stay in compliance with associated regulations (OSHA, DOT, NFPA70E, etc.).
• Provides support to Facilities Teams with regulatory permitting, monitoring and reporting in compliance with local and federal agencies.
• Interprets governmental rules, regulations, ordinances and codes.
• Arranges and conducts facility EHS trainings and maintains training records.
• Responds to requests of EHS concerns on a day-to day basis including requests for indoor air quality testing, water damage, asbestos and lead sampling, PPE, fall protection and ergonomics.
• Provides guidance for hazardous waste storage and disposal including characterizing, labeling and packaging hazardous waste for shipment according to State, US EPA & DOT regulations.
• Provides support with asbestos and lead sampling programs.
• Conducts regular EHS inspections (stages, facility shop/mill spaces, office buildings, hazardous waste storage areas, satellite accumulation areas, machine guarding, etc.) to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Initiates and conducts accident investigations and oversees corrective actions.
• Provides Fall Protection guidance as needed for facility tasks and projects.
• Implements and monitors overall Paramount EHS program and participates routinely in recognition and reward of employees.
• Assists with reviews and updates of EHS forms and evaluates the performance of current programs, policies and procedures on an annual basis.
• Develops, analyzes and implements Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) for processes, tasks and machine specific equipment.
• Conducts Respiratory Fit testing and training as required by the regulation and when requested by employees.
• Audits the SDS database to ensure accuracy and adjusts as necessary.
• Participates in emergency response teams and security.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with Facilities, local Fire Department and Security Departments.
• Participates in physical activities relating to environmental, health and safety including but not limited to, various climbing and lifting assignments.
• Performs related special project assignments as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level