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EHS Specialist
Posted: 02/24/2025
1970-01-01
2025-04-26
Job Number: 1333355
Pay Rate: Pay: $70000-80000 per year
Job Description
Purpose of the Position
An EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring the workplace complies with safety regulations by conducting safety audits, developing safety programs, training employees on proper procedures, investigating accidents, and identifying potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment, all while adhering to federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety Inspections and Audits:
Regularly performing workplace inspections to identify potential hazards, non-compliance issues, and safety risks;conducting comprehensive safety audits to assess overall EHS performance.
Incident Investigation:
Investigating workplace accidents and near misses to determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences.
Training and Education:
Developing and delivering safety training programs to employees on topics such as hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Risk Assessment:
Performing risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential hazards, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor effectiveness.
Policy Development:
Contributing to the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Compliance Monitoring:
Monitoring compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, air emissions, and hazardous materials handling.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting EHS data to management, including accident statistics, safety performance metrics, and regulatory compliance status.
Employee Engagement:
Promoting a safety culture by engaging employees in safety initiatives, encouraging feedback, and fostering open communication.
Emergency Response:
Participating in emergency response planning and preparedness activities, including incident command and response procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required
Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
Training and coaching abilities to promote safety culture.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
The position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education and Experience Required
Requires an Associates or Bachelor s degree, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline.
1 - 4 years of related experience of related experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
OSHA-10 Certification preferred.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
An EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring the workplace complies with safety regulations by conducting safety audits, developing safety programs, training employees on proper procedures, investigating accidents, and identifying potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment, all while adhering to federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety Inspections and Audits:
Regularly performing workplace inspections to identify potential hazards, non-compliance issues, and safety risks;conducting comprehensive safety audits to assess overall EHS performance.
Incident Investigation:
Investigating workplace accidents and near misses to determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences.
Training and Education:
Developing and delivering safety training programs to employees on topics such as hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Risk Assessment:
Performing risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential hazards, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor effectiveness.
Policy Development:
Contributing to the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Compliance Monitoring:
Monitoring compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, air emissions, and hazardous materials handling.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting EHS data to management, including accident statistics, safety performance metrics, and regulatory compliance status.
Employee Engagement:
Promoting a safety culture by engaging employees in safety initiatives, encouraging feedback, and fostering open communication.
Emergency Response:
Participating in emergency response planning and preparedness activities, including incident command and response procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required
Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
Training and coaching abilities to promote safety culture.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
The position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education and Experience Required
Requires an Associates or Bachelor s degree, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline.
1 - 4 years of related experience of related experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
OSHA-10 Certification preferred.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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