Compliance and Reporting: You will assist the EHS team in ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards, and reporting on EHS matters to location management as needed. You will assist with maintaining Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system, follow Smithfield’s Site Security Plan, and ensure company policies are adhered to. You will support the applications for environmental permits and determine compliance with various permits and plans.
Data Management and Key Performance Indicators Tracking: You are responsible for helping ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are tracked appropriately. You will also assist with employee exposure surveys throughout the location and ensure completion as requested.
Program and System Support: You will support the management of various safety and environmental programs, including safety operational controls, asbestos operations, Risk Management Plans, emergency response, hazardous waste, and air compliance. You will help maintain Smithfield’s Injury Prevention System (SIPs) and Environmental Management System (EMS), aid in internal audits, and provide support for ISO certification and process safety teams. You are also responsible to help ensure adherence to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
Training and Development: You will help with training of production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits, and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards. You will be responsible for ensuring training is completed in a timely manner.
Incident and Investigation Support: In this role, you will review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion, including tracking and closure of identified action items and will participate in claim reviews as requested.
WHAT WE'RE SEEKING
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 2+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT
Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures in English
Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Indoor and outdoor work environments.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
Work alternate shifts and some weekends.
Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences.
Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Relocation Package Available

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EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
