EHS Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures set out by the company.
• Provide daily guidance and direction for EHS programs at the employee/ manager level to ensure a common and effective approach
• Foster a work environment in which employees are encouraged to report and raise environmental and safety issues.
• Ensure contractor personnel working on CCT property follow CCT policies and safety requirements.
• Perform audits and safety inspections as needed.
• Ensure that hazardous materials and controlled substances are adequately identified and controlled.
• Lead investigation and ensure timely resolution of all incidents including identification of the root causes and corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for ensuring the company adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations and codes.
• Educate employees about maintaining a safe workplace to promote a culture of safety.
• Demonstrate the use of safety equipment and ensure proper use by employees
• Assist the Global Director, EHS in establishing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and training.
• Support continual improvement activities to enhance Safety, such as 5S, Kaizen events, lean methods, etc.
• Interface with Managers, Supervisors, and Leads on safety-related issues.
• Perform duties following established safety standards.
• Actively support Environmental, Health, and Safety and rules and regulations.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2 – 4 years of experience.
• Associate degree with minimum 7 years direct EHS experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be physically active (lifting, standing, bending, reaching, etc.) and ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and less weight frequently.
• Occasional travel (< 15%) required.

• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Experience working for a global company
• Advance knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Bilingual, specifically English and Spanish