EHS Specialist

MSA, The Safety Company EHS Specialist

US-ME-Auburn

Requisition :

Type:
Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category:
Global Safety

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Now Hiring for an EHS Specialist at our MSA Safety - Globe Manufacturing, Auburn, ME manufacturing plant.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain and ensure effective program management and facilitate effective training for the following subjects (but not limited to): OSHA required training, Hazard Communication/EHS, Emergency Preparedness, Lock Out/Tag Out, Do Not Operate, Housekeeping, Ergonomics, Behavior Based Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental (Air, Water, Waste, Refrigerant), Sustainability and New Hire Orientation.
• Develop, maintain and revise local Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
• Develop, maintain and revise location specific MSA EHS Management System programs.
• Manage all government regulatory reporting and investigations for Environmental, Health and Safety compliance obligations for the location(s).
• Collaborate with facility management team to monitor EHS activities and incidents including safety Gemba, assessments and regulatory reviews. Utilize the Operating System tools to promote safety initiatives, visibility and develop/track KPI.
• Manage all EHS data for the facility by creating and updating databases. Complete regular analysis of the data to identify gaps and areas of increased risk and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare and communicate safety messages, participate in on site employee communication meetings, monthly safety tracking and quarterly management reviews.
• Develop and lead a safety champion team by identifying participants, providing training, collaborating in regular schedule of meetings and designing activities to improve safety engagement and knowledge.
• Lead first responders and emergency response teams. Coordinate the overall plant emergency response process.
• Lead and facilitate effective incident management and investigations utilizing root cause processes, corrective action planning, closure of actions and completing proper documentation/notification.
• Review production, maintenance and laboratory processes and procedures for hazards and risk.
• Utilize the Risk Assessment processes to incorporate mitigation and elimination actions to reduce potential for incidents. Utilize this information to create and update Job Safety procedures, PPE requirements and training.
• Lead ergonomics program and facilitate a site ergonomics team to incorporate best practices and training into all the activities and processes. Utilize assessment tools to design new processes, prioritize current risk and solve ergonomic risk activities.
• Lead waste management activities to meet regulatory requirements including but not limited to inspections, storage, waste disposal, reporting, record keeping, and auditing.
• Oversee location specific sustainability efforts including data collection and reporting, establishment of sustainability teams, and the development and implementation of action plans to support organization goals.
• Provide specific training packages, guidance and support to MSA locations regarding training to ensure all associates understand hazards and the protective measures prescribed for their safety.
• Create and maintain methods to gather, analyze, report and utilize performance data (numerical and non-numerical) to improve overall safety performance. Role will create new reports, make presentations, develop improvement proposals, organize best practices and communicate performance enhancing safety information to management and teams.
• Collaborate with global EHS network.