EH&S Specialist

Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at  USThe Farmington Hills, MI site was established in 2005. Our 50,000 square foot facility employs approximately 150 team members. Our site focuses primarily on plasma spray coating (HA, TPS) in the spine and large joint for orthopedic implants that enable a longer, active life. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, medical benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist assists with safety and environmental activities as they relate to compliance with Federal and State regulations and company policies. The EHS Specialist is responsible and accountable to the Director of Global EHS and Regulatory Compliance. They are accountable for both the Chelsea, MI and Detroit, MI locations.

WHAT YOU WILL DOAssist with conducting safety training with employees on a variety of health and safety topics, and tracks training needs

Conduct periodic safety and environmental inspections of all workplace facilities, documents findings, and initiates corrective actions

Participate on the Safety Committee and facilitates safety meetings, as necessary, including the championing of safety action items

Assist with review and assessment of the company’s safety and environmental programs

Assist in the development of training records and documenting training needs and training deficiencies related to Environmental, Health and Safety.

Develop and disseminates manuals and documentation around health and safety.

Collect, deliver, prepare, and transfer many types of chemicals and other sensitive/hazardous materials.

Monitor EH&S supplies and maintains adequate levels of required supplies

Assist in recycle program

Cultivate a Safety-Focused Culture:

Coordinate and cultivate an exceptional safety-focused culture with support from the site leadership team.

Champion continuous improvement of EH&S programs, procedures, and tools to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensure effective and sustainable EH&S systems, programs, and processes are in place.

Risk Assessments and Safety Assessments:

Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and make appropriate recommendations.

Ensure hazard assessments are completed for all new equipment or processes.

Auditing and Training:

Develop and coordinate internal auditing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Develop and conduct EH&S training programs for all employees as required by state and federal guidelines.

Serve as a lead interface with OSHA, EPA, or any other local, state, or federal agency.

First Responder Management and Hazardous Waste:

Manage the First Responder program and annual training requirements.

Manage SDS requirements and updates.

Manage the hazardous waste management program.

Safety Committee Coordination and Injury Investigations:

Coordinate safety committee activities.

Lead injury investigation and follow-up activities.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS High School Or Equivalent (Required)
Bachelor (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS1+ Years of experience supporting/implementing EH&S in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)1+ Years of Experience Leading EH&S Programs (Preferred)5+ Years of experience in a safety-focused manufacturing environment (Preferred)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
50% Between supported sites LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) (Preferred)
First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community
- American Red Cross (Preferred)
Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) - Board of Hazard Control Management (HCM) (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS Environmental Health & Safety
- Extensive Experience Influence
- Working Experience Communication
- Working Experience Manufacturing Safety
- Extensive Experience Flexibility & Adaptability
- Working Experience Time management
- Working Experience Active Learning
- Extensive Experience Problem Solving
- Working Experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently Must be able to move about the inside of the building
- Frequently Must be able to move equipment around the building
- Occasionally Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
- Rarely Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment
- Rarely Must be able to…