What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Description: title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
This is a small EH&S Site.
Training will be managed by a Sr. EH&SS
Will be working with facilities, R&D, audit support, other.
Job Purpose
Contributes to maintaining EH&S programs to further improve EHS as an integral part of site operations.
Key Responsibilities
Provides general support to EH&S Function across all operations.
Maintains EH&S programs and participates in new program implementation.
Works with Managers, Trainers, and Technicians to identify and control significant environmental health and safety impacts of operations.
Performs day-to-day activities to maintain division compliance.
Supports management of EH&S programs, and pro-actively works to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.
Participates in Behavioral Based Safety program maintenance.
Participates in internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.
Coordinates and delivers EH&S related training.
Supports ergonomics and participates in risk reduction initiatives.
Performs hazard assessments.
Understands and proactively follows through on the Environmental, Health and Safety Management Procedures.
Actively works to maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications at the facility.
Communicates effectively across the organization and works independently to drive improvement of EHS programs.
Quality Systems Requirements
In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Required Experience
Bachelor s degree in environmental health and safety or related field, and minimum of 2 years' experience in the areas of occupational safety, health, and environment.
Hands-on experience in an R&D work environment is highly desired.
Ability to make aggressive EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business strategic goals.
Experience in both Safety and Environmental regulations.
OT: Eligible for 1.40 OT Mark-Up: Yes
