EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Greater Chicago Area (Onsite, SW Suburbs)

• Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained.
• Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs.
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
• Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA, and fire codes.
• Serve as back-up contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste).
• Helps maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.
• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
• Ability to take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Participate in manufacturing meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors, and employees.
• Assist in the oversight of the Worker’s Compensation program.
• Special projects as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related degree
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with Health and Safety
• Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
• Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.
• Familiar with various emission control devices to ensure compliance.
• Ability to perform as both a team member and an independent contributor.
• Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Active and formal communication, organizing and planning, problem solving and decision making, relationship building, good organizational skills.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential information.