Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Description

Under general direction, performs professional duties ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and insurance requirements pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program development and administration.

• Implement and maintain a variety of company EHS programs and initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory requirements/trends, conduct impact analyses, and implement programs to ensure compliance with both regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure that all applicable internal and external EHS reporting requirements are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine site audits of all EHS equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with company's safety program.
• Perform EHS risk and vulnerability assessments for work processes and equipment.
• Identify and communicate critical observable actions associated with operational and maintenance activities at various facilities.
• Develop accident‑prevention and loss‑control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the organization.
• Investigate hazards, near misses and incidents with the goal of finding root causes and implementing improvement/action plans to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepare reports.
• Prepare site‑safety administrative records and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Communicate compliance status, key performance indicators, trends, priority issues and business impact to key stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and provide ongoing EHS related training and required certifications.
• Develop solutions to implement improvements to EHS issues/challenges.
• Guide and direct departments toward compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and corporate compliance policies.
• Communicate with contract companies regarding EHS related issues.
• As needed, develop and prepare safe work practices, procedures and job hazard analyses (JHA's).
• Perform with self‑motivation, strong initiative and creative problem solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and standards as well as current issues impacting functional responsibilities is essential.
• Direct experience dealing with regulatory agencies, officials and/or compliance officers is required.
• Proven ability to prioritize and set clear objectives when faced with conflicting demands.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Experience working in a complex water treatment plant or production environment.

• Excellent EHS program and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability working independently and collectively, assertive, organized, detail oriented, punctual, and highly self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with employees at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to quality of work and company goals.
• Enthusiastic to learn new systems and processes.
• Willingness to lend your efforts wherever needed.
• Effectively perform in stressful situations.
• Complete work within assigned timeframe.
• Ability to travel to other Company sites when necessary.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays and be on call when required.
• Successfully pass a background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug test.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field.
• EHS Bachelor's degree may be substituted for either a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two (2) years of relevant work experience or an Associate's degree and four (4) years relevant work experience within EHS at a utility and/or large‑scale process plant.