EHS Specialist (REQ856)

EHS Specialist

Cape Girardeau, MO

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EHS Specialist is an on-site position that provides strategic assistance to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of: OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations as well as any other associated regulations. Lead development of a risk aware/risk mitigation culture facility where employees are contributing to self-accountability and risk mitigation efforts.

Requirements

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Obtains and maintains all applicable regulatory permits (air, stormwater, sanitary, waste).
• Reviews/prepares all annual OSHA and environmental reports and maintains supporting documentation.
• Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA, local, state & federal environmental and DOT regulations.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall Health and Safety performance across the site.
• Responsible for the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for the plant.
• Maintain all facility EHS records and KPIs.
• Participates in chemical and material review. Maintains chemical inventory for the site.
• Manages all Corporate Standards and Processes.
• Manages and facilitates internal audit and inspection programs related to environment, health and safety.
• Provides technical support and guidance to the review of equipment modifications, risk assessments, and capital installations.
• Lead and actively participate in site safety committee and cross-plant teams.
• Leads investigations for all safety incidents, and injuries in conjunction with operations, maintenance and HR.
• Coordinates evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies.
• Manages site injuries and incidents including workers’ compensation programs and guidelines.
• Develops hazard control practices and programs in conjunction with corporate EHS.
• Supports compliance with installation, maintenance, and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms.
• Stays up to date on regulatory requirements.
• Supports new hire orientation training.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Training: Provides education and training for new employees and existing facility personnel on appropriate EHS programs.
• Analyzes training system effectiveness to identify and correct opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures training records and supporting documentation are current and maintained as appropriate.
• Maintains training system to ensure that supervisors/managers are aware of training needs for employees.
• Participation in Board of Review where necessary as an opportunity to improve plant training system.
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing key training data, activities and upcoming needs.
• Participation in projects, teams as required
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of safety and health and environmental codes and regulations required.
• Ability to train in all areas of safety and health.
• Computer skills: Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel preferred).
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Proven leadership competencies including problem solving, decision making, motivation, ethical performance, teamwork, results oriented
• Required Length & Type of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing environment in a progressive EH&S role.