Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Title: EHS Specialist

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Gurnee, IL

Relocation: Relocation Package Offered

The Ideal candidate will have 5 YOE in SSHE role in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.

Compensation:

• Highly competitive salary bonus
• Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K Matching
• Outstanding company culture and vertical career mobility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The SSHE Specialist will be based in Gurnee, Illinois for our Performance Materials Business. The position will support the Site SSHE Manager in a broad range of activities as it relates to Safety, Health, and Environment. This individual will be expected to facilitate on-going support for our chemical manufacturing operations. Promote and contribute to the sites culture where Safety, Health and Environment are engrained as our core value with all employees. Assist in various SSHE programs, their implementation and daily follow-up, plus train other employees in key SSHE areas as necessary. Ensures on-going excellence in SSHE compliance and expected daily work practices at our chemical production facility.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Hazardous Waste Management & Wastewater Managementd
• EPA, SPCC, NPDES, SWPPP
• New Employee Orientation, Contractor Safety Training
• Gas Detection Maintenance, Safety/Environmental Inspections, General Safety Auditing
• Industrial Hygiene Monitoring/Environmental Support
• Participates in the Job Safety Analysis process and helps ensure completion of high quality and documented JSA’s.
• Frequently conducts safe-work, system, and work condition audits, assist in incident investigations.
• Inspects and maintains safety related and emergency response equipment to ensure accessibility and availability of safe reliable equipment.
• Participates in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR’s).
• Acts as a safety resource to the various customers of the SSHE Department by providing effective solutions and removing obstacles to a safe work environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5 or more Years SHE experience, preferred in the chemical industry or a related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree or pursuing in safety/environmental compliance.
• Primary knowledge of OSHA regulations as well as knowledge of EPA, SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA and other federal, state, and local regulations required.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are needed.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if needed.
• Professional judgment, consistency, and attention to detail are critical to success.
• Requires facilitation skills necessary to educate and train employees in general health and safety principles and techniques.
• Must be able to work well with others, with in all levels of the organization.
• The right candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a leadership role and be a self-starter/quick learner.