What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Senior Specialist position at The Andersons?
Job Description:
Position Overview
This position is responsible for identifying opportunities and driving improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) risk at the location level. This role is corporate based, working to implement programs, processes and procedures within its respective business unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Support locations in execution of EHS Management Systems, Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF) initiatives, and Life Critical Policies through education and training, auditing, coaching and leading.
- Provide strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Assist with the development of business unit EHS policies and procedures.
- Provide incident investigation support and lead those classified as Red Risk.
- Ensure operations activities incorporate all necessary auditing, monitoring, reporting and inspections to comply with standards.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- In-depth knowledge and experience
- Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues
- Works independently; receives minimal guidance
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
- EHS Degree preferred
- 5-10 years' relevant experience required; previous grain handling/rail experience preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification preferred
- Up to 30% travel is required
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
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