What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position at CARIN Alliance?
Role: EHS Specialist, responsible for enhancing safety and environmental practices across global relief, development, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement EHS policies to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Ensure adherence to OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Provide training to staff and volunteers on safety and environmental protocols.
- Investigate incidents and support emergency preparedness efforts.
- Promote safe, healthy workplaces aligned with values of peace, justice, and responsible stewardship.
- Experience in developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Strong training and communication skills.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
- Experience with incident investigation and emergency response planning.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, faith-driven environment.