Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

Location:

Van Wert, Ohio

Mission We make life better
, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.

Vision To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation
, delivering an exceptional customer
experience through empowered employees.

This position will work with the EHS Manager and Leadership team at the Braun manufacturing plant to aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with OSHA, EPA and Industrial Hygiene practices or regulations. This position will interface with managers as well as team members on the production floor to ensure that all company policies are followed, provide interpretation on EHS regulations, and conduct regulatory sampling.

This position will take ownership of some compliance related tasks and programs as they relate to OSHA and EPA.

• Maintain compliance data base including entering compliance required information into database as well as completing compliance related EHS tasks; (Including TRIR tracking, DART, and trending injury data)
• Perform air permit, stormwater, wastewater and waste inspections with ability to identify gaps, make adjustments to the programs and maintain documentation for compliance
• Manage hazardous waste labeling, shipments and manifests.
• Coordinate files for review by regulators for compliance and auditors for inspections
• Support EHS Manager with files and recordkeeping on daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Assist in compliance assurance with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements
• Perform air permit, stormwater, wastewater and waste inspections with ability to identify gaps, make adjustments to the programs and maintain documentation for compliance
• Manage hazardous waste labeling, shipments and manifests.
• Safety Policies and Procedures
• Develop Draft Safety procedures, policies, and training as necessary that are OSHA compliant Safety Training and Education
• Assist to schedule 3rd party vendors and contractors for on-site training and assist with providing training.
• Participate in Van Wert Safety Council monthly meetings.
• Participate in the development of training materials, conduct training when applicable, and maintain the training database for tracking compliance and participation Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Conduct PPE assessments and JHA’s; evaluate current equipment and make modifications to PPE program to ensure compliance and upgrades are current with latest technology.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting
• Assist in the investigation process for accidents and injuries including the identification of root cause and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence; and assist departments in documentation and develop PDCA’s.
• Emergency Preparedness
• Assist in development of emergency response plans, including procedures for fires, chemical spills, and other emergencies.
• Conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans.
• Environmental Management
• Monitor and manage environmental aspects of the manufacturing facility, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Implement measures to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Safety Audits and Inspections
• Participate in EHS audits and assessments to identify safety deficiencies such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work, Electrical Safety; as well as Hazardous Wast and permit regulated activities (air, stormwater, wastewater) Collaboration and Communication
• Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of EHS related communications and/or postings
• Collaborate with team members to understand problems, issues, and obtain suggested alternatives Leadership
• Lead by example by consistently adhering to safety protocols, wearing required PPE.
• Participate in and guide the monthly Safety Committee team members; providing leadership to ensure the committee has direction and demonstrated efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science,…