Implements and leads EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to:
Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls
Hazardous waste program management (determinations, profiles, documentation)
Contractor / construction EHS management
High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection)
Environmental Sustainability
Emergency preparedness and response
Industrial hygiene and hazard communication
Ergonomic job safety analysis
Laboratory safety programs (biological, chemical, radiation)
Investigates incidents and injuries to determine root cause; contributes to analysis and reporting of leading and lagging safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
Develops and delivers EHS training on a wide variety of general safety topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, emergency response and various physical safety programs.
Collaborates with colleagues across the internal EHS network to identify best practice opportunities
Qualifications
High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience or Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS or related experience. Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.
Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams.
Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
Ability to successfully manage project and programs.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications and well-developed written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.
Well organized and have excellent attention to detail and thoroughness
Proven ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and databases.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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