What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Safety Specialist position at Infomatics, Inc?
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
- Collect, manage and report EHS data for periodic EHS regulatory documents and metrics
- Maintain EHS management system (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) documents, internal audits, and related processes and program elements
- Support EHS risk assessments related to jobs performed by employees, and develop and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Perform studies to monitor and assess employees' exposure to health risks, and to measure effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies and procedures
- Taking samples and measurements for Industrial Hygiene purposes and reporting results and recommendations
- Support and assist others (managers, employees, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, follow safety rules, etc.)
- Support EHS compliance inspections and audits, enforce EHS policies and regulations, and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented
- Support waste management and disposal activities and ensure compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT requirements
- Be familiar with Michigan EGLE and EPA air emission permitting requirements and processes
- Support air emission monitoring and reporting activities and ensure compliance with applicable Michigan EGLE and EPA air permit requirements
- Be familiar with and support SARA Title III reporting requirements
- Be familiar with OSHA Fall Protection requirements and support GDLS’ program compliance activities
- Be familiar with Michigan’s Industrial Stormwater Management requirements and certifications; Ability to achieve Stormwater Operator certificate
- Complete, document and submit required EHS reports and recordkeeping information as necessary
- Maintain SHC environmental permits
- Maintain current knowledge of environmental, occupational health and safety and material transportation legislation.
- Perform Contractor / Service Provider Safety Briefings (EHSI C-9)
- Support the investigation of incidents including HAZMAT spills/releases, employee injuries and near-miss incidents. Monitor closure of effective corrective / preventive actions, as assigned
- Review SDS for new materials for approval for use within GDLS (EHSI I-03)
- Support state and federal agencies such as State Environmental agencies, EPA (MI-EGLE, GLWA), OSHA (MIOSHA), NRC, DOT inspections and information requests
- Support respirator fit tests (EHSI E-03)
- Develop, deliver and support EHS / Safety Talks and campaigns
- Perform other EHS-related duties, as assigned
- Position may require short-term travel to other GDLS CONUS locations.
Qualifications Sought
- Bachelor’s degree and/or certification in an EHS related field
- Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred
- 5 years work experience in similar role.
- Proficient knowledge of relevant laws, policies and procedures including CAA, RCRA, CWA and other related laws and regulations
- RCRA and DOT Training certificates
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with and work well with others in order to manage projects, meetings, etc.
- Strong organizational skills with a high consideration to detail and the ability to work independently as well as in a group environment.
- Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.
- Familiar working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, cloud-based systems, networking, and e-mail programs
- Ability to detect and solve problems effectively
- Ability to work effectively even under pressure
- Expert time management skills
