What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Safety Specialist position at Lofton.Jobs?
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The Opportunit
yOur client is a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an EHS Specialist to design, implement, and oversee programs that protect employees and the environment. This role balances hands-on regulatory compliance with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to foster a proactive culture of prevention across the facility
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Core Responsibiliti
esRegulatory Complian
- ceEnsure alignment with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, LDEQ, Parish, and Municipal requiremen
- tsSubmit permit applications and manage all regulatory reporting obligatio
nsSafety Program Leadersh
- ipDevelop and enforce workplace safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Truck, and PPE standar
dsContinuous Improveme
- ntChampion and participate in CI initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operatio
nsRisk Assessment & Auditi
- ngConduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective and preventive actio
nsIncident Investigati
- onLead root cause analysis (RCA) for workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents to prevent recurren
ceTraining & Developme
- ntDesign and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees and contracto
rsEnvironmental Manageme
- ntManage waste, air emissions, and wastewater quality including all associated regulatory reporti
ngEmergency Respon
- seLead emergency management planning including fire protection protocols and emergency response dril
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COMPENSATION & BENEF
- ITSSalary: $60,000 – $70,000 depending on experie
- nceHealth, dental, vision & life insura
- nce401(k) with company match profit shar
- ingPaid time
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREM
- ENTSMUST have at least 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or fabrication/production environ
- mentBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline prefe
- rredProfessional certifications highly preferred: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), EMT, and/or FA/CPR
- /AEDStrong working knowledge of OSHA, LDEQ, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulat
- ionsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerP
- ointExceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence safety culture at all levels of an organiza
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If you meet these qualification and are ready to start a new career opportunity, APPLY
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000