What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at The Urban Electric Co.?
Who We Are:
At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to create an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.
Who You Are:
As the EHS Specialist you will develop, implement and administer workplace Environmental, Health and Safety programs to reduce incidents, maintain compliance and instill a culture of EHS excellence at UECo. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer and collaborates effectively with all departments throughout the organization. You will act as UECo’s liaison with external regulatory agencies ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.
A Day in the Life:
A Day in the Life:
- Administer all safety/health/environmental programs to ensure the organization meets compliance requirements with Federal/State OSHA, EPA, RCRA and DHEC standards. This includes analyzing, implementing, evaluating, training, auditing and monitoring of all Safety, Environmental and Health Program elements.
- Lead the development of all Safety, Environmental and Health policies, practices and procedures.
- Execute initiatives leading to sustainable process improvements in Safety, Environmental and Health programs.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis of job functions to identify the engineering, procedural, administrative and PPE solutions to minimize or eliminate hazard exposure.
- Lead incident investigation activities through training and participating in investigations as a resource to ensure that all investigations are thorough, root causes are identified, action items are created, and reporting is completed.
- Maintain Safety, Environmental and Health records and prepare material for inspections, hearings and insurance investigations if required.
- Manage the Safety, Environmental and Health Training commitment including designing training, facilitating training sessions and tracking employee compliance.
- Responds to, coordinates, and supervises hazardous waste emergencies and cleanup activities.
- Performs all administrative duties to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and actively keeps up with changes to regulatory requirements.
- Manages the UECo Hazardous Communication program and trains others to standards.
- Positively drives a safety culture and integrates Safety, Environmental and Health into production and office environments.
- Acts as a first responder to any injury or emergency situation that may arise. Performs and coordinates first aid, emergency care, and follow up medical visits. Coordinates, tracks and records to ensure proper care for our employees and proper documentation for OSHA reporting.
- Analyze incident data (injury, near miss, first-aid, etc.) to identify areas of high-risk and develop processes to address them.
- Take a hands-on, on the floor approach to analyzing and auditing EHS programs and processes to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Will Set You Up for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health or Safety related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Knowledgeable in EPA, OSHA, DHEC, RCRA regulations preferred
- Strong organizational skills, including written/verbal communication and creative problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus when prioritizing multiple projects.
- Proficient in change management, training and problem solving
- Possess working knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes
- Excellent computer operation skills and ability to learn new software platforms: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Forms, Lists, SharePoint, Excel) and others
Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co.
- Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave for new moms and dads
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- A company-wide health & wellness initiative
- An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
- Robust training program with room for growth and merit-based advancement
