Safety, Health & Environment Specialist

Brookwood Companies Incorporated

About the Company

Brookwood Companies Incorporated is an integrated textile company that develops and manufactures technical fabrics for industries around the world. With a strong focus on research and development, Brookwood provides innovative, diverse solutions for a growing customer base.

Brookwood is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and injury-free workplace while promoting environmental compliance.

We are seeking a hands-on EHS professional to develop & strengthen workplace safety programs and support environmental compliance across our Rhode Island and Connecticut manufacturing facilities. This position is based at Brookwood Finishing in Rhode Island and supports EHS activities at Brookwood Laminating in Wauregan, Connecticut.

This role also supports compliance with applicable state and federal environmental permits. Reporting to the Director of EHS and working closely with another EHS Specialist, this position helps maintain compliance federal, state, and local requirements, drives continuous improvement, and champions site-specific initiatives that protect Brookwood employees.

Essential Functions - Safety

• Actively manage, develop, and implement programs that support compliance with OSHA requirements, including Job Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Emergency Response, Hearing Conservation, Incident Management, and Fall Protection.
• Prepare, update, and enforce policies that strengthen Brookwood’s safety culture.
• Lead safety committees and meetings, develop supporting materials, and track resulting actions.
• Facilitate and document required employee safety training.
• Investigate incidents and identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and control hazards.
• Identify and, where appropriate, implement industry safety best practices.

Essential Functions - Environmental:

Support the management of policies, procedures, programs, and databases that align with federal, state, and company environmental requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating with Brookwood Finishing’s EHS Mechanic, analyzing data, and preparing reports in the following areas:

• Wastewater Compliance under Brookwood Finishing’s Rhode Island Pollution Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) permit.
• Air Compliance under Brookwood Laminating’s Minor Source air permit and related reporting requirements.
• Hazardous waste (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, as required.
• Stormwater permitting and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) management, as required.
• Subsurface investigation and remedial oversight, as required.

Essential Functions - General:

• Review and interpret safety and environmental regulations to determine their relevance to company activities.
• Conduct periodic reviews of written programs to support ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and complete required regulatory and internal compliance reports.
• Deliver training required by company policies and regulations, including new employee orientation and recurring safety and environmental training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree: Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Safety experience: Minimum three years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Environmental experience: Previous wastewater treatment or environmental compliance experience is preferred; candidates with a strong interest in developing expertise in these areas will also be considered.
• Communication: Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information clearly and concisely with leaders and employees throughout the organization.
• Collaboration: Ability to build productive working relationships, coordinate plans, communicate information, and collaborate effectively across the organization.
• Critical thinking: Ability to solve problems creatively using practical solutions.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet company and role objectives while adapting to changing or unpredictable circumstances.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required; familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Physical requirements: This hands-on position requires work in office, manufacturing, and outdoor environments, including areas with high temperatures or wet-weather conditions. Required personal protective equipment may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves, depending on the activity. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration while working on the shop floor. The role requires the ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift or move items weighing more than 50 pounds, climb ladders, and bend or kneel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience implementing and maintaining health and safety compliance programs.
• EHS related certifications.

Brookwood is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• environmental compliance or wastewater treatment : 1 year (Preferred)
• hands-on manufacturing/industrial environment Safety: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000