What are the responsibilities and job description for the Env Health & Safety Specialist position at Komatsu?
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
- Develops effective safety programs through root cause analysis and develop and drive the countermeasure process.
- Administers the in-plant safety activities by monitoring and developing effective programs to improve CMO's safety culture.
- Assists with compliance all environmental regulatory requirements of state and Federal government.
- Ensures best management practices in safety, environmental preservation, and manufacturing initiatives.
- Lead the implementation and refinement of EHS initiatives, best practices, and policies to ensure safe working conditions and sound environmental practices for CMO Operations
- Communicate, partner, and discuss with Operations management performance objectives and compliance issues as needed
- Drive continuous improvement of the EHS performance for the CMO Operations.
- Guide Operation pollution prevention and waste minimization efforts in reducing the overall cost in facility waste management and recycling efforts.
- Direct CMO Operations in achieving overall facility compliance and place focus on moving beyond compliance
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience and/or equivalent experience and education. Equivalent experience should be 10 years manufacturing experience with half directly related to EHS policies and practices. Professional safety certifications recommended
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the safety function within a manufacturing environment including OSHA and EPA regulations
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and how to find the regulations
- Knowledgeable of company past practices, policies, and procedures
- Strong written and oral communications skills, ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. Excellent computer skills, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required
- Ability to work effectively even under pressure. Must have expert time management skills
- Must be able to travel infrequently as need to support other facilities with EHS programs
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
