EHS Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Assist with permits, testing, and reporting.
• Data collection and tracking of EHS metrics.
1. Safe Work Culture & Training
   • Coordinate employee and contractor training programs
   • Work with employees and contractors to ensure they are properly trained to perform the work required in a safe manner.
   • Support EHS Manager in working with department managers to maintain best work practices to promote a strong safety culture.
   • Observe work activities and recommend improvements to ensure employees, assets and the environment is protected, and facility complies with federal state and local regulations. 
2. OSHA, Reporting, Audits 
   • Maintain OSHA logs and assist with compliance reporting. 
   • Support internal and external audits.
   • Respond to requests for EHS data as needed
   • Work with employees to ensure plant is maintained in a clean, professional manner. Report any potential issues to EHS Manager. 
3. Regulatory Communication
   • Support communication with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and permit updates. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college/university in a related scientific or technical field, or relevant experience required. 

Required Knowledge

& Experience:

2-5 years’ work experience supporting EHS programs in a manufacturing facility, with exposure to PSM work environment. 

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.

 Knowledge of general office equipment required

 Valid Driver’s License required

Skills/Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to maintain professional and effective interactions internal and external customers

Strong analytical, problem solving, and conflict-resolution skills 

Ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to tasks

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Time will be spent in a temperature-controlled office-based environment at the manufacturing facility. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Able to view computer screen for lengths at a time. Time will be spent in the plant. All types of chemical industry equipment are used in the plant to include, but not limited to fermentation vessels, jet cookers, agitators, mixing and milling equipment, distillation columns, centrifuges and distributive control systems. May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions. Must be able to speak and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy. For more detail, please review the ADA questionnaire on file in Human Resources.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: 

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally. 

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.