EHS Specialist

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

This position provides support to the Florida locations in the development, administration, and sustainability of all environmental, health and safety programs to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Company guidelines. This position will also be a leader in the facility safety culture that embodies accountability and ownership, creating a world class safety program.

Boson Whaler employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, quarterly bonus program, a perfect attendance program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, and much more! Boston Whaler offers paid vacation time that is accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 80 hours of paid holidays. We pride ourselves on growing our people potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures site maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes governing environmental, health and safety.
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Helps in facility audits related to environmental, health and safety.
• Participates in incident investigations providing root cause analysis and corrective action input to prevent recurrence.
• Use of data system for data input and analysis.
• Monitors information on regulations and requirements related to environmental, health and safety.
• Aids in incident-related situations.
• Assist in required environmental, health and safety training to include, but not limited to, new hire onboarding, emergency response training, bloodborne pathogens, powered industrial truck (PIT) and general awareness topics.
• Leads a culture of behavioral safety that result in a safety culture of ownership and accountability.
• Assist with chemical inventory process.
• Uses systems to track all incidents.
• Assists with management of worker’s compensation management and OSHA log maintenance.
• Helps with special projects to support business growth and initiatives.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from more senior level roles
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in safety-related discipline or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and disciplines.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite required with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong administrative experience required with ability to work in an office setting processing paperwork and utilizing multiple tracking systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERREDADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience Auditing manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Demonstrate successful use of project management tools
• Experience writing policy and procedures within a Safety Management Systems

SHIFT & WORK SCHEDULE

• The standard work schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Fridays 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM

WORK ENVOIRNMENT & PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shop floor working environment.
• Shop floor is non-climate controlled. Temperature fluctuates with outside environmental conditions, such as air temperature, radiant heat from sunlight, air movement, and humidity levels.
• Frequent exposure to high-temperatures, including a hot and humid environment, especially during summer months.
• Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes
• Required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and utilize other safety equipment and personal protect equipment (PPE) while present on the production/shop floor.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, resins, fiberglass dust & cloths, epoxy, composites, and other chemicals.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, climb, and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edgewater, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person