Senior Specialist – Environmental – Health & Safety

Senior Specialist – Environmental – Health & Safety

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in related field, preferred
• Familiarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements
• Ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
• Requires up to 20% travel
• Must have collaborative skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment
• Fosters trust, confidence and followership
• Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior
• Must be able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand
• Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices
• Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.)
• Participates in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans
• Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements
• Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans
• Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance
• Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated
• Develops and maintains facility profiles
• Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations
• Participates in assessments and audits
• Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes
• Assist management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses
• Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global
• Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans
• Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations
• Educates management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities
• Helps foster a diverse workforce

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in related field, preferred