EHS Specialist

Rapidly-growing, local manufacturing company is adding to its Environmental, Health and Safety team!
Great opportunity to build upon your hands-on experience in EHS.

• This is an onsite role in Ravena, NY
• Salary is a range of $25-30/hr.
• Hours are M-F, regularly business hours, with flexibility
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity; direct hire also considered!
• Excellent growth potential

The EHS Specialist position is comprised of three main and equally important roles: Compliance, Leadership and Training, supporting various areas of the business. This person will be required to conduct regular inspections, generate EHS assessment and compliance reports, ensure that all occupational guidelines and regulations are adhered to and train employees on regulatory required training and internal safety policies and procedures.

• Supporting the deployment and maintenance of the EHS Management System and ISO Certifications
• Evaluating existing EHS practices, processes, policies, and training tools to implement changes related to evolving legal and rule requirements
• Performing EHS risk assessments and Management of Change; providing solutions and intervention strategies
• Performing Internal Auditing of the EHS Management System
• Overseeing incident investigation and tracking of corrective actions
• Supporting and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement; participating in process improvement mapping
• Conducting inspections and identifying hazards and potential Environmental, Health and Safety non-compliances
• Department of Transportation Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Performing EHS Compliance Audits
• Occupational Medical Management
• Supporting and leading plant safety meetings
• Performing PPE and Risk Assessments
• Scheduling of Occupational Medical Exams and tracking of results
• Conducting Job Safety Analyses/Job Hazard Analyses
• Supporting Field and Transportation related activities
• Supporting Laboratory EHS related activities (Chemical Hygiene)

• Two-four years EHS related experience and training or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A minimum of two years' experience as an EHS Specialist, Coordinator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations within a manufacturing or production work environment
• Strong leadership skills, specifically the ability to motivate others to adhere to all EHS policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance
• Possess an acute eye for detail
• Ability to collaborate with the different departments to define and support EHS and ISO goals and objectives
• Ability to administer employee training programs specific to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices
• Knowledge or training in Human and Organizational Performance/Behavior Safety
• Knowledge or training in Hazardous Materials/Hazard Communication, the use of PPE and SDS's, Cranes and hoists, hand, and power tools, walking and working surfaces, confined space and lock out tag out
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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