Facility EH&S Specialist

Why Join Altec?

Altec is looking for a Facility EH&S Specialist for Plant 90, Specialty Products in St.

Joseph, MO.This person will ensure the facility complies with all current environmental and safety regulations, as well as work to develop, implement, and monitor environmental and safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Qualifications


* Four-year Bachelor's degree required.
+ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering preferred.

OR


* High School diploma with 4 years Environmental & Safety experience at an Altec facility in lieu of a Bachelor's degree


* Minimum one year of experience in Occupational Safety and environmental regulations experience at a local, state, or federal agency preferred.


* Basic S&H Principles - Experience must include an understanding of the following:
+ Basic application of regulatory standards (OSHA or DOT) - OHSA 30 hours training
+ Application of simple hazard assessments (e.g.

JHA/JSA)
+ Basic Hazard recognition skills (e.g.

Guarding, slips, etc.)
+ Simple problem solving abilities (e.g.

job and/or gap analysis, etc.)
+ Root Cause Analysis - Participate in 5 whys, cause mapping
+ Continuous Improvement at an individual level (e.g.

Housekeeping, procedure, etc.)
+ Operational Knowledge
+ Basic IH Knowledge

Responsibilities


* Conducts environmental and safety training and education programs and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.


* Serves as the assistant Primary Emergency Response Coordinator and Assistant Spill Team Leader for HAZWOPER-certified responders at the facility.


* Maintains the MSDS database at the facility.


* Coordinates the maintenance of the spill response equipment and countermeasures at the facility.


* Coordinates and communicates "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals and other substances and manages the Hazardous Waste Program.


* Serves as primary contact person with EPA and OSHA regulatory agencies.


* Involved in accident investigations.


* Conducts Job Safety Analysis (JSA's)


* Maintains all Environmental and Safety Governmental records.


* Manages and administers the Altec APSMS system and the online (ACMIS) MSDS records for the facility.


* Manages DOT Drug Testing for the facility.


* Leads and coordinates Environmental and Safety Compliance and Worker's Compensation RCI events.


* Participates in environmental and safety orientation and training for new associates.


* Develops & maintains industrial hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmo...