EHS Professional 2

Position Overview

• Reports directly to the Painted Post, NY Operations Manager and the SDO EHS JF Director.
• Work to improve the Health, Safety, Environmental and ISO processes and procedures within a heavy manufacturing, union facility. The position will include several independent projects as well as collaboration with managers throughout the facility.
• Assists in the guidance of EHS programs to address government regulations standards while fully comprehending and addressing their implications on the facility.
• Assists in the guidance of the evaluation of EHS performance of the facility.
• Assists in the completion of all employees training in EHS policy and procedures.
• Assists in very complex EHS projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the management of key environmental/safety and manufacturing projects to further progress the ISO certifications.
• Conduct and participate in environmental/safety audits and maintenance inspections.
• Participates in presenting basic employee training on environmental/safety items and maintaining the database for tracking attendance
• Participates in developing structure for ISO document management
• Participates and completes Job Safety Hazard Assessments of critical processes within the facility.
• Understands and applies the major elements of government regulations & standards.
• Understands and able to complete most basic regulatory reporting (workers compensation laws & RCRA annual reports/permitting, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.): understands the implications of the regulatory requirements on the facility.
• Supports the completion of semi complex written programs required by regulatory authorities.
• Participates in the investigation of minor incidents and supports the investigation of major incidents.
• Suggests solutions and improvements to EHS issues/challenges.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Preferred college graduate with 2+ years of experience in EHS
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Concentration in Health/Safety, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• BS degree in Industrial Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• 2+ years of experience as a Health/Safety Engineer with environmental experience preferred
• Plant level experience is a plus.
• Electrical safety background and familiar with high voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 70E requirements.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) a plus.
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) a plus.
• Safety inspection reporting and hazard resolution experience is a plus.