EHS Specialist

Position Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Everbrite Business Units are running safely and efficiently; working with the EHS Manager to plan, direct, and implement Everbrite EHS programs to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment. Responsible for compliance with all environmental and safety regulatory agencies. The EHS Specialist supports management by adhering to and enforcing company EHS policies and conducting business in a manner that supports the company’s objectives as outlined in the business plan. The EHS Specialist is responsible for assuring that all employees conduct their job duties in a safe manner, avoiding injury, and encouraging an atmosphere where employees feel free to immediately bring any unsafe acts or conditions to management’s attention for resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems.
• Facilitate organization and leadership development efforts to address the root cause of EHS-related issues.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed by employees and suggest risk mitigation strategies through Job Hazards Analysis process.
• Train and assist others (managers, employees, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, follow safety rules, etc.).
• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits, and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented.
• Complete and document all regulatory compliance activities through the EHS Calendar according to regulatory deadlines.
• Conduct EHS training as needed, including new employee and contractor orientation.
• Respond to and investigate events; including injuries and near-miss events. Drive closure of effective corrective / preventative actions as assigned.
• Conduct environmental compliance site audits of facility non-hazardous waste and solid waste collection and storage sites, as assigned.
• Participate in and implement general administrative programs such as employee training, employee relations, safety, and enforcement of company rules and regulations for the assigned departments/facility.
• Respond to emergency situations when they arise.
• Handle employee complaints and grievances as they relate to EHS.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, Local Fire Department, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate and work well with others to manage projects, meetings, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.
• Work well independently and in a group environment.
• Ability to effectively deliver training.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Familiarity working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, cloud-based systems, networking, and e-mail programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Pardeeville, WI 53954 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pardeeville, WI 53954: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person