EHS/ISO SPECIALIST

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General Summary

The EHSS/ISO Specialist is an internal employee who will be directly involved in all aspects of EHS (compliance, program evaluation, inspections, documentation, safety committee) and ISO / e-Stewards (renewal of certifications, internal audits, documentation) while developing and carrying out environmental, health, safety, quality, and ISO initiatives for each facility and the company as a whole.

Essential Job Functions

-          Support all Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability reporting, audits and functions

-          In coordination with the Director of EHSS and other management, complete and file EHS documentation for URT facilities as directed

-          Respond to employee, customer and General Manager requests for documentation

-          Plans, conducts and/or coordinates semi-annual safety audits and industrial hygiene surveys at all corporate sites

-          Participate in ongoing development of an effective, safe and healthy work environment, including, but not limited to updating corporate safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and programs

-          Provide appropriate updates and reports to management team as necessary

-          In coordination with the Director of EHSS, coordinate and facilitate Management Review Meetings

-          Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with critical safety and health problems

-          Reviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas

-          Provides guidance to site Safety Committees

-          Manages & maintains Incident Reporting Database (SpiceWorks)

-          Assist the Director of EHSS with environmental analysis, audits and documentation

-          Provide assistance in all other areas of corporate EHS as assigned, including downstream vendor qualification audits – overnight travel may be required

-          Work directly with management team  to identify, create and update procedures and work instructions required for certification/re-certification

-          Maintain documentation as it relates to the ISO process regarding Downstream vendors;  BOLs, permits, etc.

-          In coordination with the Director of EHSS, help train a team of internal auditors to perform periodic internal audits to test procedures and work instructions

-          Assist in the coordination of audits by external parties

-          Adhere to all company policies and procedures

-          Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

-          Strong analytical skill set – ability to analyze problem and develop meaningful solutions

-          Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

-          Advanced oral and written communications, conveying information effectively, modifying delivery to meet the needs of varying audiences

-          Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

-          Organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities

-          Pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy of reports and data

-          Work effectively and efficiently individually and within work teams

-          Maintain high degree of focus and motivation

-          Demonstrated ability to find better and more efficient ways of doing things

-          Flexible/adaptive to change

-          Creative problem solver

-          Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

-          Good attention to detail, analytics, communication and presentation skills

-          Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others

-          Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and cross functionally

-          Physical requirements:  ability to lift up to 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, work overhead, walk and kneel for extended periods.

-          Ability to multi-task, manage time, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required

-          Ability to occasionally travel to other URT facilities or vendor facilities

-          Occasional availability to work across all shifts in operation to provide necessary training

-          Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) helpful; Speak, read and write English at a professional level required

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in EHS or related; relevant EHS/ISO and business experience, particularly in recycling, will be considered in lieu of a relevant degree.