EHS Specialist 1

Job DescriptionEHS Specialist 1Essential function(s)Support management's efforts to ensure compliance with all EHS program initiatives and expectations and to stay in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Facilitate applicable EHS programs (LOTO, Fall Protections, IH, Air, Water, Waste regulations, etc.) and document compliance activities through the EHS Calendar according to regulatory deadlines.Act as the main point of contact for local audits (internal & external) to ensure compliance per EHS regulations.Conduct standard and routine compliance inspections for applicable onsite programs (e.g. HazWaste; AQMD, storm water; wastewater, etc.).Ensure any audit findings (internal & external) are documented, monitored, and completed as assigned.Prepare compliance EHS reports and ensure permit conditions are followed.Maintain records per internal record-retention policies and ensure compliance with all EHS-related federal, state, and local record-retention requirements.Respond, facilitate, and/or conduct incident investigations, including injuries and near-miss events, to ensure internal processes are followed. Drive corrective and preventive actions to closure as assigned.Conduct and manage risk assessments and mitigations processes related to jobs or tasks performed by employees. Suggest strategies to mitigate risk.Collaborate with the onsite ergonomist to promote ergonomics and propose ergonomic changes in each department.Provide accurate metrics per required deadlines (daily, weekly, monthly) to report to site leaders and corporate-based reporting systems (GenSuite; MORs, etc.).Present EHS data to all employees at all levels of the organization.Train and assist others to complete safety & compliance responsibilities (new hire/temp orientation, audits, cardinal rules, etc.).Maintain EHS-related training records per retention policies.Support the facility with 6S initiatives as required.Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Strategic and Tactical facility Plan.Lead the Safety Committee and meet monthly.Manage and track all Workers' Compensation cases and liaise with the Workers' Compensation insurer.Non-Essential function(s)Participating in company committees outside of EHS responsibilities that promote Continuous Improvement.Core CompetenciesThe EHS Specialist must possess a high level of the following competencies in order to be successful in this position:Leadership / Sharing the Safety Vision:The EHS Specialist requires the ability to communicate and share the tone for safety. The EHS Specialist will lead by example and seeks out opportunities and techniques to further this goal.EHS Scientific and Technical Expertise:The EHS Specialist actively seeks out and improves environment, health & safety and regulatory knowledge.Time Management:The EHS Specialist needs to use time to their advantage, needs to be able to manage a variety of given tasks, avoid procrastination, prioritize tasks in line with regulatory, department, company deadlines and goals.Communication:Effective communication is a critical skill for the EHS Specialist in order to communicate applicable Safety and Health regulatory requirements and company policies.Task Oriented:The EHS Specialist is a task driven position dedicated to fulfilling the tasks provided by the Compliance/EHS Department.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:Most work is performed in an office environment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk 30% of the time, stand 10% of the time and sit 60% of the time.In the course of the workday, the incumbent employee may be outside around commercial vehicles, powered industrial trucks and hazardous waste.The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 35 lbs.Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.EnvironmentWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job:While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.Qualifications and Experience:Knowledge of environmental regulations.Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.The ability to work independently as well as in a group environment.Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and customer service.Ability to work well with others in order to manage projects, meetings, etc.Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.Familiar working with various office equipment, computers and various software (e.g. MS Suite, cloud-based systems, instant-messaging networking, and e-mail programs).Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $59100.00 to $88700.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.

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