Environmental Health Safety Specialist

About the job

The client is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join the Canton, OH operations.

Job Description

The EHS Specialist will provide leadership in all aspects of training and environmental, health and safety systems by supporting, developing, implementing and monitoring operational processes/procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3 years EHS experience; coaching others to success; MS Office Suite; Experience in organization safety programs
• OSHA 30- Certification
• Behavior-based safety certification
• Air Emission certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education; associate or bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience
• Progressive leadership experience, influencing positive behavior change.
• OSHA 30 Hour; Behavior-based safety certification.

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

Excellent understanding of housekeeping and safety principles; meticulous attention to detail and ability to research and solve problems; ability to present positive communications to departmental employees; communication, coaching, counseling, and influencing skills are essential; impeccable example of EHS integrity; flexibility in working hours so as to be available when needed; OSHA knowledge will be an advantage; ability to audit, communicate findings, and implement counter-measures, and ensure success of EHS initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead behavior based safety and compliance initiatives according to company expectations and government regulations to ensure a safe, aware, responsive and compliant work environment
• Develop, implement, maintain, monitor and coordinate key training initiatives including required safety training as required by business strategies
• Lead, facilitate and participate when appropriate in continuous improvement initiatives including incident investigations and root cause analysis, and safety aspects of new processes or equipment according to company expectations to ensure continuous improvement in our production, safety and environmental processes
• Foster an environment where employees will willingly make extra effort to exceed safety, health and environmental goals/initiatives and look for opportunities to improve our processes to develop a lean, responsive and knowledgeable environment
• Develop, implement, collect samples, audit and assists outside contractors with adherence to all applicable environmental internal and governmental regulations for air, wastewater, hazardous waste, storm water, according to industry standards to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Apply and provide accountability of all safety rules, participation in safety practices, LOTO standards and wearing of PPE according to company standards and government regulations in order to facilitate a safe working environment. Partner with management, supervision, and employees with communication and compliance of company strategic initiatives

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment approximately 50%-75% of the time; Low frequency lifting up to 50 lbs; physical demands include low-frequency lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and climbing over 4 feet. High frequency of visual and audio monitoring of processes. High frequency of visual monitoring auditing of safety and environmental processes. High-frequency data entry of necessary information. Could be exposed to outside conditions year-round; Low frequent exposure to molten metal at temperatures reaching 1300 degrees F. Low frequent exposure to extreme ambient temperatures depending on the season. Low frequent exposure to overhead loads, confined space, loud noise, and dust.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $78,465.00 - $100,000.00 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

Experience:

• Environmental Health Safety: 5 years (Required)
• coaching others: 1 year (Required)
• organization safety programs: 1 year (Required)
• Air Emission certificate: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Required)
• Behavior-based safety certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person