EHS Specialist III

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

→Support and maintain company EHS management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

→Assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of EHS objectives, targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

→Participate in and support corporate and site EHS audits, assessments, inspections, and management reviews.

→Support compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system requirements, where applicable.

→Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for manufacturing processes, equipment, and new equipment installations.

→Support risk-reduction activities using hierarchy of controls principles.

→Assist with evaluating machine guarding, ergonomic risks, and workplace hazards and recommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls.

→Assist departments with the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, inspections, incidents, and near-miss events. Track actions through completion and assist with verifying effectiveness.

→Support and monitor compliance with applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

→Assist with maintaining applicable regulatory permits, inspection records, compliance documentation, and required environmental reports, including hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, chemical inventory, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

→Conduct periodic compliance audits and inspections to verify regulatory adherence.

→Assist with evaluating employee exposure to occupational health hazards, including noise, welding fumes, silica, chemicals, heat stress, and airborne contaminants.

→Coordinate and support industrial hygiene monitoring activities and assist with recommendations for corrective actions based on exposure assessment results.

→Support occupational health programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance.

→Support and facilitate investigations involving incidents, injuries, property damage, environmental releases, and near-miss events using appropriate Root Cause Analysis methodologies, such as 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or similar techniques.

→Assist with analyzing incident trends, tracking corrective actions through completion, and developing recommendations to reduce the potential for recurrence.

→Support hazardous waste management, storage, handling, and disposal activities in accordance with applicable requirements.

→Assist with maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory systems.

→Support spill prevention, stormwater compliance, wastewater management, environmental permitting, reporting, and environmental emergency response activities.

→Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of EHS training programs, including:

→ Hazard CommunicationB. Lockout/TagoutC. Powered Industrial TrucksD. Fall ProtectionE. Respiratory ProtectionF. Confined Space AwarenessG. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)H. Emergency ResponseI. New Employee Orientation

→Support and conduct periodic safety meetings, toolbox talks, and EHS awareness campaigns.

→Assist with facilitating safety committee meetings and employee participation in EHS improvement initiatives, including communicating findings, recommendations, and action items to leadership.

→Participate in and support emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives, including evacuation drills, emergency exercises, and related training.

→Assist with coordination and communication with local emergency responders, medical providers, and regulatory agencies, as necessary.

→Support the administration of contractor and visitor safety programs, including verifying contractor compliance with company safety requirements and conducting field observations and audits.

→Provide EHS-related coaching, guidance, and support to supervisors and employees regarding company safety procedures and applicable EHS requirements.

→Support employee involvement in EHS initiatives, including behavioral safety, safety observations, hazard identification, and continuous improvement programs.

→Assist leadership with identifying opportunities and developing strategies to improve EHS performance, compliance, and key performance metrics.

→Perform other duties as assigned.

 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

This job is operated in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role routinely utilizes the operation of material handling equipment and various tools and machinery. 

 

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with significant exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor daily.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or heavy equipment environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting or conducting workplace safety inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Experience with EHS management systems, hazard identification, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and hierarchy of controls principles.
• Ability to interpret EHS regulatory requirements and effectively communicate requirements and recommended actions to employees, supervisors, and management.
• Experience supporting environmental, occupational health, and industrial hygiene programs preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using EHS data management, incident tracking, or compliance systems.

 

Relevant EHS certifications and training are preferred and may include:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
• HAZWOPER 24-Hour or 40-Hour Certification, as applicable
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is a plus but not required.

 

• Regulatory Compliance
• Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Environmental Compliance
• Industrial Hygiene Awareness
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• EHS Training and Employee Awareness
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Corrective Action Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Coordination
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Employee Engagement
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

Domestic travel may be required.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.