What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Representative position at First Brands Group?
Job Description:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Representative is responsible for supporting and coordinating the development and implementation of environmental health and safety programs within the organization. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, tracking safety incidents, conducting safety and environmental inspections, and assisting with the monitoring of environmental programs. The EHS Representative plays a key role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Implementation & Compliance:
- Support the maintenance and implementation of EHS programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to all company and regulatory safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
Incident Analysis & Reporting:
- Lead the analysis of incidents, near hits, and safety observations.
- Develop reports documenting incidents and near hits for follow-up and corrective action.
Training & Education:
- Conduct, coordinate, and track training sessions to support EHS programs and regulatory compliance.
Routine Inspections & Observations:
- Perform routine safety and environmental observations to ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
- Inspect facilities regularly to identify and address potential safety, health, and environmental risks.
Data Collection & Reporting:
- Assist with data collection for internal and regulatory reports related to safety, environmental, and sustainability matters.
- Help prepare reports for regulatory agencies, ensuring the company’s compliance with environmental laws.
Environmental Program Monitoring:
- Assist in monitoring air, waste, and wastewater programs, ensuring environmental standards are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agency inspections, permitting, and reporting.
Chemical Safety Management:
- Manage the facility’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) program and ensure accessibility and compliance with chemical safety regulations.
Meetings & Communication:
- Arrange and actively participate in EHS meetings, conferences, and collaborative sessions.
- Communicate EHS requirements and initiatives effectively across teams and departments.
Inspection & Risk Management:
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for routine safety and environmental inspections.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings and actions required to mitigate risks.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management, including special projects or additional compliance activities as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Availability: Must be available to work any shift, including overtime, as required by operational needs.
- Quality & Cost Management: Must be dedicated to improving work processes, enhancing safety protocols, and reducing operational costs.
- Environmental Policy Adherence: Must adhere to the company’s Environmental Policy, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Environmental Health and Safety or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, safety protocols, and sustainability practices.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet EHS goals and objectives.
- This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where attention to detail, proactive thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are critical.
First Brands Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued. Employment decisions at FBG are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, or age. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the above forementioned as well as, gender, gender identity family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, past or present military veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. FBG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these grounds or characteristics.
