Spec EHS

Toyoda Gosei Americas•Hopkinsville, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on Safety, Environment, and Health (EHS) within the plant. The Spec EHS will assist in various EHS programs, manage specific initiatives like the recycling program and workers' compensation, and ensure compliance with regulations such as OSHA and ISO 14001. The position involves training, auditing, reporting, and addressing safety and environmental issues as they arise, including off-shift concerns.

Requirements

Associate Degree (equivalent experience could be substituted for the degree)
Proficient computer skills, especially Word, Excel, and JD Edwards
One to three years experience in Safety, Environment and Health, SARA Title III, Title V permitting, Hazardous Waste
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Understanding of ISO 14001 Guidelines

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting safety training for new hires and other safety training including yearly compliance training
Assist in ensuring OSHA compliance with applicable programs including lockout tagout, forklift operation, confined space, electrical safety, respirators, blood borne pathogens, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, hearing conservation, etc.
Manage recycling program
Help facilitate plant emergency action plan including fire evaluation chemical and other foreseeable emergency type situations
MSDS management
Assist in Hygiene testing
Oversee Workers’ Compensation program
Creates and conducts safety program that includes safety team creation and management to drive positive safety changes
Manage ergonomics including workstation analysis countermeasures
Conducting necessary training and audits for 5S
Assist in managing the ISO 14001 system for the plant
Other duties as assigned by management
Ensure that accident reports are being completed and countermeasures implemented as necessary
Generate reporting of all activities for management
Ensure “Hot Work” system is being followed as necessary
Address facilities related insurance issues as they arise
Accompany Federal, State and Local Safety, Health and Environmental inspectors when they come onsite
Address “off shift” issues regarding safety/security/environmental