Senior Environmental Health, And Safety Specialist

Job Description
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com
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Summary
The Senior Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing and administering environmental, health, and Safety programs and related policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the direction of the Regional EHS Manager, the Senior EHS Specialist will be responsible for the following, but are not limited to:

• Inspects the manufacturing facility to identify safety risks.
• Assist in the development, enforcement and implementation of EHS policies and procedures.
• Prepares, schedules and conducts safety trainings, new hire safety orientations.
• Attend and assist plant supervisors with safety meetings.
• Responsible for Training, Motivating and Developing front line supervisors acting as a Safety Facilitator, Coach.
• Reviews and investigates all safety incidents (injuries, near misses, property damage, etc.)
• Works with front line supervisors to develop corrective actions arising from incident investigations.
• Works with Human Resources representative on all matters relating to Worker’s Compensation, Drug and Alcohol testing program, and disciplinary actions relating to safety violations.
• Spends a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor evaluating hazardous conditions and practices.
• Works closely with engineering department to develop hazard control practices and procedures.
• Prepares inspection reports to document inspection findings and works with facility management to correct deficiencies.
• Oversees chemical management program (SDSs)
• Maintains all safety and training records.
• Works closely with 3rd party safety vendors
• Manages hearing conservation program, air monitoring, respiratory protection program, and any other Industrial Hygiene needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge Health and Safety Policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of technology
• Strong scientific and mathematical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel
• Ability to conducts trends analysis and reporting of results against key EHS metrics.

Education and Experience:

• Associates’ Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related topic preferred. (Specific experience may be substituted).
• Track record of leading EHS audit programs, creating increased awareness, heightened standards, and improved performance at individual site locations.
• 8 to 10 years practical experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment
• Experience with chemical management and writing policies and standard operating procedures
• Experience of different manufacturing and fabrication trades such as welding, machining, assembly, painting, warehousing.
• Experience of manufacturing and fabrication equipment such as overhead cranes, rigging equipment, powered industrial trucks, lathes, CNCs.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E and Industrial Hygiene Best Practices.
• Experience with industrial lasers and robotics a plus.
• Experience using Safety management software preferred.
• Basic business acumen and the ability to partner and communicate effectively with business counterparts.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (5S)
• OHST, ASP, SMS Safety certifications, preferred.
• Fluent in English is required
• Fluent in Spanish is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, climbing to safely conduct risk assessments.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

www.mii.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person