Job Description

EHS Programs & Management System Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilize EHS programs and facility specific procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Engage the site team in the development of EHS program components: operational procedures work instructions training material standards etc.
• EHS programs projects tasks or activities from inception to completion.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Requirements include integration of environmental health and safety management systems with engineering and program documentation and schedules to maintain regulatory compliance and safe operating conditions. 
• Ensure all safety and environmental recommendations are completed and documented.
• Use a structured processes scorecard to measure and communicate Safety/Environmental performance with both leading results and indicators.
• Track and regularly report the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and/or lead EHS Incident Investigations. 
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and all other governmental and corporate database records.
• Sustasnability and environmental metric monitoring and recordkeeping
• Gather data and information for monthly environmental reporting
• Weekly/monthly environmental inspections

Training Resource & Counsel:

• Employee EHS Training
• Conduct new employee orientation training; participate in developing and conducting monthly site safety meetings; Powered Industrial Truck (forklift and yard truck) training; and other EHS training as needed.
• Assists Leadership Teams in understanding OSHA/EPA regulations and standards. 
• Provides advice and counsel to product and process engineers and leads to incorporate environmental health and safety principles and concepts to prevent workplace operational hazards and environmental impacts.
• Implements environmental health and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements. 
• Function as the contractorplant representative to assure compliance of all Process Safety Management related requirements from contractors. 
• Conduct or Coordinate Safety Equipment and Fire Suppression System Inspections: Perform routine inspections on fire suppression equipment such as fire extinguishers fire pumps etc.
• Coordinate vendors for fire suppression equipment preventative maintenance procedures.
• Be a resource and mentor to the site Safety Committee and other employee  teams.
• Evaluate and respond to all emergency situations. Investigate all releases injuries and nearmisses.   Enter into systems.
• Participate in the Daily MDI Tier I meetings by:  contributing risk triggers and taking action items as appropriate.
• Correct unsafe behaviors through coaching.  Actively engage employees on the importance/benefits of working carefully. 

Compliance & EHS Programs:

• Maintain PPE Hazard Assessments 
• Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs. 
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet systems. 
• Maintain and calibrate portable atmospheric testing equipment. 
• Coordinate and conduct periodic industrial hygiene monitoring of noise air quality and other IH levels.
• Reviews plant incident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas. 
• Conducts periodic inspections of plant machinery equipment and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety standards and regulations through GEMBA walks and other activities.
• Oversee the site PPE Vendors (Safety toe shoes; safety glasses etc.)
• Environmental Sampling interpreting results
• Hazardous waste labeling identification and inspections
• Waste Disposal identification and minimization

Emergency Response

• Be an active participant on the site First Aid (AHA Certification) and Haz Mat Teams (40hour Haz Mat Technician).)
• Be a resource for injured employees to initiate proper medical care and case management. 
• Process Safety Management Processes:
• Ownership of the Hot Work; Confined Space; Lock Out Tag Out; Contractor Safety Programs and all associated activities.
• Conduct Ergonomic Evaluations.   Provide recommendations generated with team engagement. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Chemical Environmental Engineering / Science or related field preferred.
• Up to 3 years of EHS experience with progressive work assignments. Minimum experience of least one EHS related internship/coop.
• Advanced professional EHS certification (OHST ASP CSP) desired or a commitment to pursue certification.
• Capable of being an active member of Site HazMat and First Aid Team. 
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and EHS policies procedures and programs.
• Experience in life safety codes EHS rules HAZOP training principles of occupational safety and health and Industrial hygiene.
• Strong Project/Problem Resolution skills.
• Mastery of applicable computer systems such as Google and function specific software.
• Strategic thinking with strong leadership skills and good interpersonal communications.
• McKinney coaching facilitating and training skills.
• Construction safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of flammable liquid standards; hazards; and controls preferred.

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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