What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Safety Specialist position at Cook Compression?
The EHS Specialist will provide full-time health, safety and environmental support to the operations and will ensure that all practices are in compliance with OSHA regulatory requirements and Company policy. Support the development and coordination of programs in line with our Safety Always mission; recognize People, Prevention, Protection, and Process (4Ps) are the cornerstone of Dover Precision Components commitment to our employees and stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work in compliance with all applicable local, state, regional and national laws.
- Perform compliance reviews, general risk assessments, JSA and other safety assessments to support HSE program management.
- Develop controls for identified hazards, coordinate the implementation of controls from the result of hazard assessment.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
- Coordinate with Global HSE team on development and implementation of hazardous material procedure and policies.
- Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation assuring compliance of applicable laws and regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
- Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
- Investigate near misses and High Potential Incidents (HPI) to drive improvement in our health and safety management.
- Develop and conduct local HSE meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
- Communicate HSE programs, policies, and procedures as needed, providing advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure that all HSE programs are implemented and effective.
- Evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance
- Ensure that contractors/vendors working on site are in compliance with Dover Precision Components policies and safety requirements.
- Assist with maintaining Emergency Action Plans and Procedures
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 3 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance standards
- Proven ability to implement and lead impactful EHS programs
- Possess a high level of technical expertise, ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety
GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
- Prior work within a union environment is huge plus
- Strong presentation and influential skills
- BS/BA degree in business (preferred)