EHS Specialist I

Description

Back to the “BASX.”

With core values based on People, Product, Pride and Perseverance, BASX, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in 2014 by two entrepreneurial engineers who had a vision for providing precision air handling systems. Fast forward just 10 years, BASX, now an integral part of AAON, is an industry leader in the innovative research, development, design and manufacturing of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions.

Our goal is to partner with companies, in a wide range of industries such as data centers, clean rooms and surgery centers, who come to us with complex challenges that need to be resolved. Our team has a world-class reputation for manufacturing custom HVAC solutions that exceed our customers' needs and expectations, and we are proud to manufacture over 90% of our units, from start to finish, right here in beautiful Central Oregon.

Our team is rapidly increasing, from 200 employees in 2022 to over 1000 today, to meet the demand for our innovative solutions, and we are looking for talented individuals within a broad range of specialties to continue this incredible growth.

If you are looking for a job in a dynamic, fast-paced, growing, and fun environment where you can develop and hone your skills, we want to meet you. Our team enjoys flexible shift schedules and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision, and short- and long-term disability as well as both a 401(k) and an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a 175% employer match. We welcome people who have a passion for ingenuity, perseverance, and pride, and who love innovation and the satisfaction of knowing their work matters.

Job Summary: The EHS Specialist I is responsible for assisting in enforcing health and safety regulations to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). This position will promote safety awareness to minimize work-related injuries and ensure safe working conditions. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and industry standards.
• Helps monitor changes in EHS regulations and update safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts basic safety training.
• Conducts routine facility inspections and audits relating to Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
• Helps develop and track corrective actions to address audit findings.
• Uses the EHS platform to record observations and incidents daily.
• Assists with incident investigations as needed.
• Provides basic guidance and support to employees on EHS matters.
• Maintains training documents as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field (biology, industrial hygiene, occupational health) or an equivalent combination of education and experience combined with an EHS certification such as a CSP, ASP, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Federal, State, Local and industry standards regarding health and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe acrobat.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

• This position requires the ability to walk long distances during a work shift, bending, stooping or standing as necessary, and climbing stairs or using a ladder.
• Ability to tolerate working in a noisy, industrial environment.

Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Salary : $62,280 - $76,120