Associate EHS Specialist

Overview

Are you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and have a passion for compliance? As an Associate EHS Specialist you will support the EHS Team in Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems while providing support and ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures. You will play a significant role in implementing initiatives as instructed that meet or exceed Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.

• Support the location EHS team to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards; assist ISO certification management teams, documentation control requirements, and collaborate with appropriate parties to identify issues and ensure timely completion; support applications for environmental permits to agencies to prevent lapse in coverage.
• Provide support for the location’s environmental programs including asbestos O&M, Risk Management Plan (RMP), emergency response, EPCRA, hazardous waste, waste/wastewater operations, chemical handling, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Support Plan (SW3P), air compliance/air permits, and new chemical approval.
• Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system and environmental permits (wastewater permit, air permit, stormwater permit, and SPCC plan); ensure Smithfield requirements in the Site Security Plan are followed with proper coordination with site/corporate management.
• Review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion, track and close identified action items, and participate in claim reviews.
• Support training for production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits, environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards; ensure training is completed in a timely manner to any prescribed deadlines.
• Gather and track EHS Key Performance Indicators as requested, including OSHA/Environmental violations and associated fines and penalties, incident rates, employee turnover rate, number of incidents, costs, workers compensation claims, and PSM/ECAP/SIPS/ISO/Regulatory audit results.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
• Seasoned at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on‑call status when required.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet utilization and computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts