POSITION TITLE:EHS Specialist

DEPARTMENT:EHS

REPORTS TO:PLANT MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY

Position responsible for the management of Safety, Environmental and Health for the plant. The roles and responsibilities listed are not meant to be all inclusive. The needs of the company may require individuals to perform other functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote and drive the EHS mind-set and culture at the assigned company plant(s).
• Monitor and maintain compliance to all applicable EBOS, Federal, state, local and other related EHS requirements
• Specialist will monitor and maintain plantOSHArecord keeping
• Monitor status of plant active/open Workmen’s Compensation claims and associated costs
• Prepare, maintain, and report on Monthly EHS and Energy Consumption KPI‘s per requirements
• Perform incident investigations, and other related activities.
• Plan and steward Monthly EHS Committee meetings; maintain meeting records
• Prepare and deliver EHS related employee notifications and communications as needed
• Monitor First Aid Logs and associated reporting and recordkeeping
• Lead and participate in Weekly Plant EHS walks with the plant Management Team
• Monitor and maintain the plant EHS Correction Action Report (EHS CAR); drive completion of EHS CAR activities within assigned due dates
• EHS representative and participant in all Industrialization, Transfer, and New Program Development related projects and activities.
• Coordinate, schedule and/or administer EHS training needs per the EHS Training Calendar and maintain EHS training records.
• Review and authorize all incoming Hazardous Materials; Maintenance of SDS indices and books.
• Review and authorize all Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) task specific procedures for plant equipment and machinery.
• Perform and document task and equipment specific hazard and risk assessments as necessary and required.
• Coordination and maintenance of all Plant Emergency Response procedures, evacuation plans, applicable employee training, and performance of routine drills.
• Participates in Monthly EHS Conference Calls
• In general, participates as Plant stakeholder and EHS representative in all Plant programs, projects, and activities.
• Participation and coordination of plant EHS activities as determined by and necessary for the continued maintenance of the ISO 14001:2004 certification.
• Assists, coordinates and participates in activities and projects and continued maintenance EHS programs, policies, and initiatives that will improve EHS awareness and performance.

COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Standing up to 5 hours per day.
• Standing up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking up to 3 hours per day
• Frequent? bending, reaching with arms forward/above the shoulders.
• Pushing / Pulling up to 20 lbs 1 hours per day.
• Ability to stay focused for extended periods of time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems.
• Etc.

TRAVEL

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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• Plant work environment with seasonal fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter)
• Exposure to noise and bright lights.
• Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, glasses, gloves, etc.

OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.