What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFP - EHS Specialist position at EFP?
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist Job Summary : The EHS Specialist reports to the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and provides overall EHS leadership and guidance to their assigned facility. This role is critical to driving EHS excellence at the facility-level by effectively implementing the Company's EHS Management System. Integrate environmental / safety compliance and management systems into manufacturing operations. Champions operations excellence by showing employees how their actions connect to Company's EHS vision and create long term value. Participate in Strategic Planning Process, track metrics, provide leadership and training, meet day to day environmental / safety requirements, drive continuous improvement of the company's environmental / safety management system, and coordinate with other facility / regional / corporate environmental / safety resources. Provide a good foundation and solid understanding of major environmental and safety regulations and represent the facility during environmental / safety agency inspections. Job Responsibilities :
- Environmental Maintains environmental permits (air, water, wastewater, and hazardous waste) includes : required reporting and required notifications. Conducts facility environmental audits. Completes facility reports required by permits and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and yearly EHS compliance forms. Maintains all required environmental policies, procedures, and plans. Responsible for staying up to date with environmental regulations and informing management of changes.
- Safety Maintains compliance with government (OSHA and similar agencies) safety regulatory compliance requirements, e.g. machinery guards, interlock systems, etc. Responsible for staying up to date with safety regulations and informing management of changes. Conducts safety training for all employees, including new hires. Develops Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and revisions. Implements Energy Control Programs (LOTO). Facilitates the plant safety committee and assists in the safety committee members' development. Conduct facility EHS audits. Keeps accident records and completed reports required by law and company policy, including first aid and near miss reports, accident investigation, etc. Conducts accident investigations. Maintains the facility's EHS training program. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of behavior modification and similar programs. Maintain monthly accident analysis for facility. Assist in setting facility safety goals, e.g. Zero Accident Goal Attend and participate in all corporate, insurance, government, Fire Marshall, etc. safety inspections. Attend safety conferences and seminars to improve safety knowledge and skills. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, chemical, or related science field. Required Attributes :
- Interpersonal skills to engage at all levels to build rapport throughout the organization.
- Strong influencing skills with the courage to confidently express an independent point of view.
- Computer skills are a must have - Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, risk assessment modeling, PowerPoint, regulatory agency on-line reporting.
- Strong communication skills, written and oral.
- Occasional travel (10%) to other company locations. #LI-DO1 Virtual Job : false
