What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Dowa THT America, Inc.?
Responsibilities
Reporting to the EHS Director, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for:
- providing expertise, counsel, and content for the company’s environmental and safety programs/initiatives.
- evaluating the company work environment to determine safety compliance, gaps; recommend changes accordingly.
- communicating safety requirements, procedures to all staff via a variety of media/venues.
- authoring, implementing, and administering appropriate safety policies.
- completing accident/illness investigations; documenting as is appropriate and communicating with government agencies and vendors.
- leading and facilitating the company safety committee.
- evaluating safety deficiencies, authoring and communicating documentation relative to the same.
- managing relationships for government agencies and company safety vendors.
- providing safety training to new hires and remedial training to current staff.
- developing training content and structure, partnering with managers/supervisors as is necessary.
- overseeing environmental issues and addressing any compliance gaps.
- monitoring ISO policy compliance.
- providing required reporting to all government agencies.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- An undergraduate degree in a related field of study.
- One to three years of experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in OSHA compliance and environmental regulations.
- Working knowledge of Worker's Compensation practices and requirements.
- A commitment to deadlines and follow through.
- Excellent communication skills.
- An ability to facilitate effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
This position is targetted at $83,000 base compensation; however, may vary depending upon candidate experience. We offer a benefits package second to none. Our health care plan is a zero deductible plan. We also offer vision, dental, life insurance, company paid short and long term disability, AD&D, a 401(k) with a company match and 3 weeks paid time off. As part of our staffing process, all candidates post job offer, are required to complete a successful background screening and drug testing. If you are looking for an established company with a long term career opportunity, please do consider us.
Salary : $83,000
