EHS Specialist

Position Summary

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) EHS Specialist is responsible for researching requirements, supporting policies / procedures and assisting in leading all of HTGP in superior EHS practices.   This position is also responsible for promoting sustainable improvements.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy.
• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Powertrain policies and procedures and leads others in same.
• Confirms and adheres to all required HTGP Certification standards such as  IATF 16949, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.
• Always maintains pro-team member environment.
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds the HTGP Core Values.
• Supports the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs special assignments as required by management.

 EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

 Technical:

• Supports effective policies, processes, procedures & programs to promote HTGP EHS requirements.
• Tracks compliance for the various Federal, State and Local environmental requirements.
• Tracks waste programs for compliance with all standards
• Supports the use of all EHS related resources within HTGP
• Administers safety communication program
• Administers safety walk arounds program
• Audits, analyzes and collates EHS performance data and proposes effective improvements
• Stays current on industry requirements & best practices and provide HTGP the same
• Investigates internal and external EHS concerns and supports investigation outcome to meet compliance & superior results 
• Serve as a backup to the EHS A/M as necessary.
• Supports additionally assigned EHS programs as directed by the department managers.

 Leadership:

• Leads all EHS requirements as an example for others to follow.
• Creates a leadership culture of awareness, acceptance & adherence to the EHS requirements.
• Lead collaborative and informative meetings to resolve or improve HTGP EHS performance
• Proactively meets HTGP KPI requirements in order to reduce exposure and control risk
• Actively supports all HTGP EHS programs / policies
• Clearly communicates HTGP’s EHS performance, goals & progress to all employees at HTGP as appropriate
• Provides required & necessary EHS training 
• Supports and accounts for the EHS budget
• Maintain and train all HTGP team members in superior EHS practices
• Assists the EHS department as needed 

 Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree or comparable background of work related experience preferred

 Reporting:

• Reports to: Head of Department or designee
• Direct Reports:  0 

 Competency Requirements

 CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
5. Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
6. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
7. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
8. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
9. Flexibility / Adaptability:   Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
10. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
11. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
12. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

 TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is in an office environment.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 2-5 years job related experience preferred

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook

 Software Skills Preferred

• Autoway 
• VAATZ
• SAP
• Department specific software as required

 Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel. 
• Rotate between shifts as needed.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.