EH&S Specialist

Responsibilities

This is an on-site position to lead & coordinate with the following: the Quality Management System, ensuring the plant's ongoing compliance with all quality certifications, and in providing technical support for Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


* Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA regulations, state environmental regulations, and federal DOT regulations.


* Obtains and maintains applicable regulatory permits.


* Reviews/prepares all applicable regulatory reports and maintains supporting documentation.


* Responsible for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for plant.


* Participates in the development of and conducts in-house EH&S audits.

Maintains documentation.


* Maintains and participates in the new raw material review boards.


* Keeps current on regulatory issues.


* Maintain facility safety files and records.


* Develop programs to improve plant safety performance in order to meet plant goals.


* Conduct and document new employee safety training and existing employee refresher training.


* Provide safety support for all shifts.


* Lead and actively participate in Safety Council and cross-plant teams as needed.


* Lead BOR's for safety incidents and/or injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel.


* Coordinate evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies.


* Coordinate all workers' compensation programs and guidelines.


* Perform Job Safety Analyses for new and existing processes where appropriate and develop hazard control practices and programs.


* Coordinate installation, maintenance and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms.


* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's degree required


* At least 3 years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment

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