Employee Health & Safety Specialist

Job Title

Requisition

Location

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides input in the revision, updating and improvement of various site EHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Contributes as a team member in analyzing and continually improving the site's Safety Culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the site's EHS recordkeeping / data management system.
• Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state environmental and occupational safety/health standards.
• Assist with various investigations such as employee injuries, employee complaints, chemical releases/spills, and near miss.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and delivery of various EHS training courses.
• Assist with the day-to-administration and review of the sites Life Saving Rules and Permits (i.e., Confined Space Entry, Safe Work, Hot Work, Elevated Work, Lockout/Tagout, etc. ).
• Complete period hazard observations and/or process confirmation and report within the site's EHS recordkeeping / data management system.
• Provides input on equipment installation, start-up operation and trouble shooting.
• Supplies the highest level of internal and external customer service while having the ability to diplomatically challenge established procedures and systems.
• Works with departments to identify and remediate hazards.
• Assists with the completion of various environmental inspections: Stormwater inspections, Hazardous Waste storage area, SPCC inspections, and Leak-Detection and Repair (LDAR).
• Ability prepare, calibrate, operate and maintain various air monitoring and industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
• Respond to plant emergencies as needed. Provide either field support or command center subject matter expertise during response to all emergencies.
• Assist in compliance with DHS CFATS standards.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Required to participate in department on-call schedule.
• Assists with project reviews for compliance needs.
• Assist with the hazardous waste inspections and shipments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's required in a related field such as Occupational, Safety, and Health, Environmental Health, Chemical Engineering or related safety/technical field is preferred.

Experience:

• Recent college graduate
• 1 - 3 years of EHS related experience, preferred
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environment preferred

Skills/Qualifications:

Other Skills

• Must be able to walk, climb, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and Level A or B protective ensembles.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations such as 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry standards, and 40 CFR Environmental Protection, a plus.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Team oriented, and person who can and is willing to develop positive relationships with others.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities as assigned by supervisor.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Self-directed; ability to be self-starter with tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be able to work as a team member in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, from operations to senior management, both oral and written format.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word and Excel
• Training or Public speaking experience
• Competent conflict management skills.
• Data analysis and report preparation