EHS Specialist OMS - Site Leader

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will lead the facilitation, establishment and promotion of a safe and healthy working environment.  The EHS Specialist will recommend measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards in compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA regulations at a plant level. The EHS Specialist will provide strategic safety planning for the plant, facility auditing and inspection, standard and regulation interpretation, incident investigation, procuring and revising training materials, and generally ensuring regulatory compliance of the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with location and corporate EHS Team to develop and implement standardized programs to maintain full compliance with EHS regulations and standards to meet/exceed metrics.
• Measure plant performance benchmarking against best-in-class manufacturing to create and implement plans with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop, review, maintain and conduct EHS program training that are required to enhance EHS Performance
• Provides strategic direction to sustain a comprehensive system for hazard prevention and control.
• Implement/maintain behavior-based safety program
• Risk assessment to involve recommending measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
• Manage Safety & Health programs within OMS plant to include International Environmental, Health and Safety regulations. Includes developing and providing guidance to all Plant managers and EHS personnel at all locations.
• Assure proper recordkeeping of results in all areas and develop effective and efficient reporting mechanisms that meet the regulations and inform the leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Occupation Safety and/or Environmental or related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in EHS role(s) involving leading and coaching employees
• Leadership abilities and knowledge of OSHA & EPA requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Behavior Based Safety techniques

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to bend, stand, climb, twist and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform sedentary work including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Have good vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
• Travel as needed to accomplish desired results. Overnight travel may be required occasionally.
• Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, vibration from use of equipment and the following:
  • Hazards: Variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  • Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin – fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.
  • Oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Benefits  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match   
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays  
• Company Paid Life Insurance  
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability 
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Wellness Programs 
• Employee Assistance Program 

About Us 

At O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS), we build things!  As an O’Neal Industries affiliate company, we are a leader in the fabrication of steel and metal products that shape the world in which we live in. Our culture is driven by honesty, integrity, and respect. We set high expectations for ourselves in providing a safe and diverse work environment.  If you are looking to be part of a dynamic company to build your career, visit onealmfg.com/careers to learn more!