EHS Specialist

JOB TITLE:

EHS Specialist I 

REPORTS TO:

EHS Manager 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist I is responsible for work in a wide range of EH&S disciplines. The ideal candidate will support the EHS programs with regard to EHS strategic goals and objectives. Passion for Environmental, Health and Safety; a strong desire to serve others in an EHS capacity, and work closely with the different people involved (employees, supervisors, technical staff, sub-contractors, etc.) in order to ensure safe working practices that comply with laws and standards.

Please note roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advanced notice.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

•    Complete daily safety inspections (productions areas, labs, warehouse, shipping and receiving) 

•    Weekly inspection for hazardous waste on satellite areas and track the hazardous waste manifests 

•    Monthly inspections in the storm water and water sampling in the storm drains (4 events per year) 

•    Work actively with the hazard waste minimization plan over Thermoset and Thermoplastic

•    Identify and mitigate environmental risks

•    Track and monitor programs for corrective actions regarding accident investigations 

•    Identify risky behaviors within the organization and take appropriate action

•    Ensuring the wellbeing of employees in the workplace by providing employee safe working methods 

•    Assist with ERT meetings and the Safety committee

•    Assist in writing and revising of facility EHS documentation 

•    Conducts EHS-related training as needed (e.g., Hazcom, Hazardous Waste, different Safety topics, etc.) 

•    Develop awareness by providing formal and informal training opportunities related to EHS

•    Assist with annual update of Hazardous Material Business plan 

•    Assist with Industrial hygiene as needed 

•    Perform Ergonomic Assessments as needed 

•    Assist in developing new programs and procedures following OSHA, EPA and Company Guidelines 

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

•    High school or GED required, Associate's degree in EHS discipline or relevant to safety is preferred 

•    1 year of experience in EHS 

•    Basic knowledge of CAL-OSHA regulations, EPA, HMBP, SWPPP and other related EHS regulations 

•    Knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies and requirements. 

•    Practical, hands-on experience with the following: Electrical/High Voltage Safety, Compliance 

•    Experience with emergency preparedness and crisis management 

•    Manufacturing or composites experience preferred 

•    Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English

•    Comfortable interfacing and developing professional relationships with internal and external personnel 

•    Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner 

•    Ability to solve practical problems and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.

•    Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines 

•    Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

•    Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment) 

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination