Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Summary:

The EHS specialist provides environmental, health and safety (EHS) support for PARC facilities and operations. The EHS Specialist supports the implementation of PARC’s EHS programs. This position serves as a liaison between employees and PARC’s internal and external customers on matters of EHS. The EHS specialist assists the EHS Director in the administration of PARC’s EHS services and activities. This position conducts EHS audit support, incident response, corrective action, support to injured employees and acts as a resource for PARC’s internal and external customers on EHS matters.

Role and Responsibilities of the position

• Conduct EHS audits of PARC worksites and facilities
• Inspect safety equipment such as fall protection, ladders, and fire extinguishers
• Assist with accident investigations
• Calibrate equipment
• Conduct EHS sampling and measurements (e.g. noise level monitoring) as required and review personal air sampling results
• Prepare EHS samples for laboratory analysis
• Log employee exposure monitoring data and communicate findings with affected employees
• Assist the Director of Environment Health and Safety with reviewing and updating safety policies and procedures and with initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate EHS risks
• Assist with employee safety orientation and training on safety policies and procedures
• Assist with maintaining company permits and certifications
• Prepare and revise EHS guidance documents for field personnel
• Assist with administration of safety incentive program for employees
• Prepare and collect EHS exposure monitoring media (e.g. sample cartridges, chain of custody documents, etc.)
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative respirator fit tests
• Ensure personal safety and safety of coworkers by safely performing all duties in accordance with company policy, regulations, and all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Perform initial quality control review of EHS related records and documents
• Maintain EHS records required by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Maintain EHS related documentation of third party suppliers (e.g. laboratory certificates, landfill permits)
• Prepare occupational exposure assessments for review and approval
• Update third party vendor qualification systems (e.g. ISN, Avetta)
• Prepare EHS work plan submittals in support of current and future projects
• Initiate and review progress of workers compensation claims and act as a liaison between PARC, the insurance carrier, medical providers and employees
• Support the Director, EHS to prepare for companywide safety meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Prior experience in environment, health and safety field strongly preferred
• Persistent, upbeat, positive, high energy, and thrives in a dynamic atmosphere of change
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritizing multiple tasks
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Strong sense of responsibility; takes ownership of job duties
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills
• Team player and can also work independently
• Forward thinker – ability to contribute, establish efficiencies and alternate practices
• Bilingual – English and Spanish strongly preferred

Education/Training, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety science, human resources or a related field strongly preferred
• Valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Hazmat and safety training certifications strongly preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb ladders, and wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to dust, and extremes of heat and cold
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and operating equipment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud depending on other equipment being operated in the vicinity

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.