EHS Associate (53599)

The Entry-Level EHS Associate supports the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards. The technician will help identify workplace hazards, promote a culture of safety, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITILES: 

Deliver Safety Programs: 

• Assist in training employees in worksite safety practices. 
• Promote and cultivate a safety-focused culture. 
• Embed safety as a core value for all employees. 

Orientation and Collaboration: 

• Lead Safety Orientation for new employees. 
• Collaborate with employees to identify safety solutions based on inspections and investigations. 
• Assist in eliminating incidents and preventing their recurrence. 

Employee Development: 

• Willing to train to be an effective EHS leader as well as obtain EHS related certifications.
• Coach and develop all employees to be effective HS&E leaders. 

Compliance and Improvement: 

• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies by conducting routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout the facility. 
• Continuously analyze HS&E programs, conditions, and behaviors. 
• Recommend changes to enhance site safety performance. 
• Participate in the development and delivery of safety training programs (e.g., PPE, hazard communication, emergency response)
• Help maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills and equipment checks.
• Help manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory systems.
• Participate in job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to promote safe work practices.
• Stay current with applicable safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor employee compliance with safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Field Work and Investigations: 

• Sample wastewater and stormwater pits during rain events. 
• Support incident investigations by gathering data, interviewing personnel, and documenting findings
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions from audits and incident investigations.
• Inventorying, stocking, organizing, and containing all cabinets and closets related to safety items.

Cultural Engagement: 

• Foster a safety-conscious culture where everyone is accountable. 
• Encourage safe work practices among co-workers. 

Collaboration and Leadership: 

• Collaborate with other functions (Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations) to achieve goals. 
• Demonstrate the Company's Operating Principles. 

Training and Emergency Response: 

• Conduct forklift training and evaluations. 
• Be available for varying shifts, including weekends. 
• Respond to medical emergencies, fires, and spills. 

Offsite Training: 

• Travel for safety or environmental training (less than 10%). 

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field. (preferred)
• 0–2 years of experience in a safety-related role, internship, or industrial environment (preferred)
• Demonstrated 1-year minimum experience in a chemical manufacturing role with no safety incidents incurred.
• Soft computer skills needed for creating reports and maintaining records ie., Microsoft office, Packing Quality, Pulse
• Technical expertise in manufacturing safety and safety processes. 
• Flexibility to support all shift and/or weekend activities. 
• Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid preferred. 
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Hazardous Waste/RCRA training preferred. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Required.
• Valid Driver's License. 
• Ability to be on feet 70% of the shift.
• Able to climb steps, ladders, etc. when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be medically cleared for respirator use.
• Ability to work in an industrial chemical plant environment, including exposure to noise, heat, cold, and chemicals (with proper PPE)