What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health position at Tenneco?
Job Description
Tenneco is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of automotive products. As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations and best practices.
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain a healthy, safe and accident-free work environment.
- Monitor the work environment to identify and communicate potential environmental, health or safety concerns.
- Oversee the administration of federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements.
- Formulate general EHS policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel.
- Inspect facilities to detect existing or potential hazards and recommend corrective measures.
EH&S Risk Assessments:
You will be responsible for conducting EH&S risk assessments for all processes, equipment and identifying controls to mitigate impacts on employees and the community.
Training and Development:
- Develop and implement training programs for new hires and existing employees.
- Facilitate safety teams, toolbox meetings and refresher training sessions.
Safety Incident Reporting:
You will be responsible for recording and reporting safety incidents, including annual lockout performance audits and confined space entry procedures.
Compliance and Audits:
- Maintain compliance with monitoring and measurement requirements.
- Participate in external audits and internal audits.
- Complete corrective actions from audit findings.
Requirements:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with 1-2 years of experience in EHS or a related field. You should have excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.
Tenneco is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.
