Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Rochester, United States | Posted on 12/28/2024

Location:

Rochester, PA | Country:
United States | State/Province:
Pennsylvania

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Environmental Health and Safety programs at the Rochester, PA site. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a positive safety culture. The EHS Specialist collaborates with site management to implement proactive measures that protect personnel and physical assets.

• Program Development and Implementation:
  Develop and implement programs to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses; integrate risk and loss controls into daily operations in partnership with site management; ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Safety Culture and Training:
  Plan, coordinate, and lead EHS training programs for employees; foster a positive safety culture through proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence; support employee-led safety committees and promote engagement in safety initiatives.
• Incident Management and Hazard Tracking:
  Maintain and analyze incident management systems to track safety observations and hazards; record and analyze incidents, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence; develop and maintain documentation related to changes, procedures, and hazard tracking.
• Compliance and Inspection:
  Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with industrial safety standards; support practical compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations; maintain compliance with industrial safety standards, including respirator safety, lifting safety, and ergonomics; collaborate with site teams to apply continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or 5-S; identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

• Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 3-5 years of work experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility in an EHS role.
• Experience managing industrial safety standards, including respirator safety, lifting safety, and ergonomics.
• Hands-on experience with safety management systems and incident tracking.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or 5-S; proficiency in safety training and developing training materials; familiarity with safety compliance and implementing federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

• Salary: $73,106.81 - $92,215.13 per year
• Health and wellness benefits, disability insurance, retirement savings (401(k) with employer match), and performance bonuses
• Paid time off including vacation, personal leave, holidays, and medical leave
• Education reimbursement and opportunities for professional development

Office and shop-floor environment at the Rochester, PA site with a focus on maintaining a safe and compliant work environment and fostering a proactive safety culture.