EHS Specialist

Position Summary:
The primary role of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is to monitor and evaluate EHS conditions and develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs and procedures at their assigned Steffes location(s). This position works in partnership with the EHS Team and other support teams to provide leadership, guidance, and hands-on support to reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and promote a positive EHS culture in alignment with Mission Zero. This position will require a passion for EHS, strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to maintain company and employee confidentiality.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
1. Partner with multiple teams ranging from production to support functions to provide EHS support for day-to-day operations their assigned Steffes location(s).
2. Develop new or update existing EHS programs and procedures as assigned to reduce incidents and/or ensure regulatory compliance.
3. Participate in risk assessments and propose recommendations to reduce risk.
4. Lead site-specific EHS improvement projects.
5. Lead, develop, or coordinate EHS training. This includes EHS training as part of new hire orientation.
6. Conduct routine workplace EHS inspections to identify workplace hazards.
7. Conduct incident investigations to identify root cause and communicate key learnings from EHS incidents.
8. Manage records and distribute documents.
9. EHS related data collection, analysis, and trending.
10. Generate various EHS reports as required by regulatory agencies OSHA, EPA, Worker’s Compensation, etc.).
11. Complete required training/certifications to be a site first-responder.
12. Lead incident intake and provide first-line response coordination.
13. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, co workers, and management.
14. Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
15. Other duties may be assigned. 
 
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree (minimum) or bachelor’s degree (preferred) in an EHS related technical, manufacturing, or engineering field.
• 2 years’ experience in an EHS role, preferably in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, Worker’s Compensation, etc.). Certifications in a related field are a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-driven, flexible/adaptable, and able to effectively manage time, priorities, and resources.
• Must possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead a project with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated reputation as an influential leader and coach in EHS.
• Must be willing to complete required training plan (OSHA 30-hr, First Aid/CPE/AED, etc.).
• Ability to maintain absolute integrity and discretion due to confidential and sensitive nature of information.
• Proficient skills required for MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, and EHS Management software. OR
• An acceptable combination of education and experience
 
Functional & Cognitive Requirements: 
• This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work areas.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Core Values:
Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Core Expectations: 
Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
    o Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
    o Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
    o Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
    o Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.