Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Mahwah, NJ,

Contract Type: 11 months

Schedule: On-site (8:00 am–5:00 pm)

Job Summary:

EH&S Specialist - Mahwah Stryker is looking for a stand-out EHS Specialist who will be focused on providing technical support and EHS leadership to the Mahwah site.

You will be seen as a subject matter expert (SME) and a key contributor to the EHS strategy.

This role mentors and support the site to ensure the delivery of EHS strategy and processes that meet business needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.
• Preparation and delivery of training including induction and job-specific EHS topics Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.
• Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads the Emergency Response program ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place.
• Monitors incident trends identifying areas requiring action. Leads investigations as necessary.
• Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.
• Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programs are in place for the site.
• Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary.
• Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programs in line with DEP and EPA regulations.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, ensuring documentation.
• Leads EHS projects on site Mahwah Campus and supports cross-functional teams Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same.
• Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations.
• Conduct regular site tours to address safety risks.
• Provides day-to-day safety support for ~600 employees in a heavy machinery industrial environment Supports ISO 45001 implementation, including procedure development and familiarity with ISO structure Experience

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills Expert technical decision maker.
• No supervisor responsibilities but may deputise for the leader in their absence Champions breakthrough solutions that support our mission, strategy and goals of Stryker Shows agility and flexibility in responding to new or rapidly changing situations. Increases business impact by building collaborative networks internally and externally. Builds positive relationships and a sense of team work by communicating and reinforcing openness and consistency in meeting commitments.
• Actively encourages sharing talent, knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible results.
• Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in EHS Management or equivalent (Mechanic, Engineering, EHS).
• 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years in EH&S experience, in manufacturing settings, with a focus on Risk Assessment, SARA Title III, OSHA Compliance, and Emergency Response.
• Familiar with ISO 45001 requirements and implementation.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels Preferred

Certifications:

• First Aid, CPR, 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician, 8-hour Incident Command, and medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Familiar with Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Safety Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Training:

• Standard on-boarding training Role-specific training provided as needed.

Key Focus Areas:

• Machine safety Lockout/Tagout Contractor safety ISO 4500.