EHS SPECIALIST
- Full-time
Company Description
Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies used in the aerospace industry
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the EHS role are to:
- Establish a strong, working relationship with the Facility & Maintenance leaders as the Functional Manager for this position.
- In addition to daily interactions, establish weekly meeting to exchange information about the site activities, needs for support, risks, upcoming EHS related events, e.g. audits, training, inspections, etc.
- Support Maintenance team members with Genusus training requirements & other ILT and outside training.
· Establish, maintain and support the site’s safety/ergonomics committee.
o Vendor management for sharps, first aid cabinets, AED/Oxygen, machine guarding, etc.
· Track facility specific EHS performance and compliance metrics and communicate EHS goals to all site employees.
o Monthly safety updates
o Develop & maintain the RAIL for Near Misses/Safety suggestions
· Ensure EHS metrics are reported monthly to Corporate.
· Complete the appropriate personal and personnel training to remain compliant to current requirements.
o Audio & Vision testing, coordinate respiratory testing & training, First Aid, CPR/AED, BBP
· Update the learning management system training modules as required; release new required training courses and dates to maintain compliance with CalOSHA, Federal and Corporate requirements.
o Work with HR to create the New Hire Safety Training schedule and provide communications and training.
· Conduct workplace EHS & JSA assessments in current state and as operations change to ensure safety requirements are in place at all times.
· Ensure environmental and safety priorities have been established consistent with assessments, audits and the facility policy.
· Ensure that the facility is in compliance with applicable environmental and safety requirements (customer, legal, corporate, other).
o Perform EHS PM activities monthly - SPCC, SWPPP, AED’s Eye wash & shower stations.
o Water sampling during rain events
o Managing vendor safety: Contractor Work Safety Authorization forms & vendor safety orientations before work starts.
· Incorporate environmental and safety concerns into standard operating procedures, maintenance work orders, TPM, etc.
· Assess the environmental impact of facility operations, existing and new chemicals/ products. Make recommendations relative to associated safety and environmental requirements.
o Perform weekly Chemical Storage container inventory & inspection for hazardous waste container conditions, grounding, labeling and volumes.
o Perform weekly hazardous materials storage inspection (batteries, universal waste, satellite accumulation bins)
· Provide written instruction to guide environmental and safety performance as needed throughout the facility.
· Represent the site during regular and unannounced audits and agency visits.
· Establish and implement corrective action procedures for noncompliance situations and obstacles to improvement.
· Develop standard evaluation and communication processes to ensure customer requirements are given appropriate priority.
· Identify all legal, environmental and safety requirements applicable to the facility.
· Establish and maintain written programs/procedures/policies for compliance programs (hazard communications, spill preventions, etc.).
· Prepare and submit regulatory reports to local, state, federal and corporate entities as required.
· Monitor legislative changes and make recommendations based on their potential impact to the business.
· Write and implement procedures to achieve EHS priorities.
· Ensure that a formal document management process is in place to meet all audit requirements.
· Achieve continual improvement of the EHS management system and EHS performance.
Education:
Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.
Advanced, professional EHS certification is desired.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.
Professional EHS certification is desired.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.