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EHS Specialist – Job Description
Company: Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. Location: Clinton, TN Department: Health & Safety Reports To: No direct supervisory responsibilities
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Position Summary
The EHS Specialist is responsible for coordinating health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure a safe workplace and full compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations. This role serves as a key liaison for medical services, workers' compensation, and environmental permitting to maintain a high-standard, compliant manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Management
· Develops and enforces safety policies, systems, and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations.
· Coordinates facility inspections and tours to detect and mitigate accident, fire, and health hazards.
· Leads investigations into accidents and injuries, preparing detailed reports for insurance carriers and legal proceedings.
· Directs Team Member training programs focused on accident prevention, fire protection, and general safety awareness.
· Provides expert advice on the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Environmental Compliance
· Maintains the facility’s ISO 14001 certification and supports the rollout of ISO 45001.
· Manages RCRA and Hazardous Waste Management programs.
· Oversees environmental permitting and monitoring, including Air permits, Storm water checks, and Waste water analysis.
· Operates and maintains equipment used to monitor air, land, and water quality.
3. Medical & Workers’ Compensation
· Supervises company medical services and oversees injury prevention and vocational rehabilitation programs.
· Manages workers’ compensation claims, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring with insurance carriers.
· Provides disability management training and education to Team Members and leadership.
Qualifications:
Qualifications & Skills
· Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or 4–6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Preferred Education: A degree in safety science, engineering, or industrial hygiene is preferred.
· Certification: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification is highly preferred.
· Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of OSHA, TDEC, NEPA, and ANSI regulations.
· Interpersonal Skills: Ability to coach staff through complex or emotional issues and enlist cooperation for regulatory requirements.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
· Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk and sit.
· Lifting: Must regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
· Environment: Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts in a loud environment. Occasional exposure to extreme heat, fumes, and toxic chemicals.
· Schedule: Regular attendance is required, including availability for weekends and holidays as needed