What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist I position at andersonsinc?
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Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support our fertilizer production sites across Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This traveling role will focus on implementing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations to maintain a safe working environment.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of the hazard management program over an assigned area.
Key Responsibilities
- For assigned area and facilities, maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) regulations.
- Aid locations in execution of EHS Management Systems, Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF) initiatives, and Life Critical Policies through education and training.
- Mentor/coach supervisors and employees in employing Life Critical Policies and programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards.
- Assist facility management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, record keeping, and reporting requirements as is necessary to comply with air and water pollution permits as well as all federal, state, and local environmental protection agency’s rules and regulations.
- Ensure all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information, holding facility staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per the company’s hazard management program.
- Schedule and attend (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing. Review resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise.
- Develop an understanding of the supervisory, administrative and day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area, seeking to maintain good working relationships with all employees, research opportunities to improve facility safety culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Performs routine, entry-level assignments
- Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Receives instruction, guidance and direction
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
- 1-3 years’ relevant experience required
- 50% travel to locations in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.
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