EHS Specialist Summary:
The EHS Specialist assures high quality and consistency in the delivery of occupational health and safety services and strives for continuous improvement towards an injury free workplace.
EHS Specialist Responsibilities:
Respect and enforce the construction site policy, procedures and programs.
Manages Return to Work program as part of Worker’s Compensation.
Ensure site's is up to date awareness of applicable federal, state and local health, industrial hygiene, safety and environmental regulations.
Monitor legal compliance and manage the site's relations with local government and regulatory organizations.
Ensure site is prepared for regulatory inspections (e.g.; record retention).
Ensure the reporting of EHS indicators (i.e. generic injury rate).
Partner with plant and corporate to support engineering on Standard Operating Procedures.
Coordinate emergency actions.
Organize and drive EHS audits.
Ensure investigation of accidents and lead preventative initiatives.
Ensure plant ergonomic issues are addressed.
Ensure healthy and safe work conditions are provided for contractors, as well for running operations in an environmentally sustainable way.
Advise managers on EHS matters and ensure implementation of recommendations.
Ensure preparation and maintenance of current legal and company reporting requirements and analyze data.
Analyze the site risks and bring solutions to improve the working conditions; the level of construction safety; and respect of the environment.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Expert knowledge on safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
Results oriented.
