EHS Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage EH&S functions for workers and a trucking operation at two facilities in Channahon, IL: a warehouse, packaging, and manufacturing facility, and a barge terminal facility.
• Perform safety orientation training of new employees and conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Provide and maintain an inventory of PPE and safety equipment.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections.
• Facility Security Officer for both locations.
• Maintain a Process Safety Management Program.
• Maintain an Emergency Response Program including OSRO.
• Incident investigations and reports.

Be responsible for handling and maintaining all regulatory matters with the following agencies:

• Coast Guard
• Homeland Security
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Occupational Health & Safety Organization (OSHA)
• IL Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Village of Channahon
• Channahon Police Department
• Channahon Fire Department

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on occupational health and safety or related field.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals.
• Experience working with the Coast Guard and EPA
• Must be physically able to perform thorough inspections in physically demanding situations. i.e. confined spaces, walking in rough terrain, climbing ladders, working in all types of weather
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Experience/Skills

• 40 Hour HAZWOPPER certification
• Tier II reporting, FESOP, and AIR reporting
• Working with OSHA, IDNR, FRA, DOT
• Managing a PSM program
• Knowledge of Coast Guard
• Knowledge of EPA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Channahon, IL 60410 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Channahon, IL 60410: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000