Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensures a safe environment for employees and the general public
• Interfaces with personnel to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations and requirements
• Supports Air, Water and Waste Disposal Management programs
• Eliminates hazardous conditions and reduces unsafe actions
• Maintains environmental, safety and emergency response equipment
• Manages training programs for employees and contractors
• Maintains close contact with assigned areas resolving safety sensitive issues
• Develops technical skills and certification in assigned areas

May perform some or all of the following:

• Coordinates emergency response teams Coordinates annual safety and fire inspections
• Develops and implements facility yenvironmental, safety, and security policies and procedures
• Provides consultation and recommendations for EHS related program items
• Ensures compliance with Incident Investigation and Learning
• Conducts safety training and assist management with training needs
• Oversees and surveys compliance to Policy and Procedures relating to safety and develops and implements policies and procedures for compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations
• Assists field management with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control, compliance assessments and establishment of behavioral safety systems
• Provides safety coverage special projects

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Working knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene, and ability to apply this knowledge. Special training/Certifications in Industrial Safety, Hazard Assessment, Workers Compensation, etc. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive medical physical examination. Understanding of Safety and Environmental Practices basics and application of Safety and Environmental Policies, and Procedures for field activities. Demonstrated ability to stand firm on doing the job safe if challenged, but act in a diplomatic manner. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.