Sr. Environmental Health and Safety; EHS) Administrator

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Administrator (EHS)

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Vishay Dale, Yankton, South Dakota, is currently seeking a Full-time Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Administrator (EHS) responsible for supporting and maintaining EHS policies within the designated site(s) to ensuring compliance within organizational as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Provide support for maintaining safe and healthy working conditions and administer/maintain safety training for employees with minimal supervision.

Job Location:

This position is located on-site Yankton, SD. We are situated in Southeast South Dakota: on the banks of the Missouri River and minutes from Lewis and Clark Lake where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

What you will be doing:

• Incident investigation and reporting, including root cause analysis and implementation of changes
• Cultivate and continuously improve safety culture through implementation and education of policies and standards.
• Maintain all applicable procedures, processes, and programs related to EHS and compliance in relation to all state and federal statutes.
• Assist with record keeping, presentation, and evaluation of EHS records and key performance indicators (incident log, utilities, etc).
• Help evaluate, implement, and maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Plant leader in the implementation of workplace ergonomics, safety and program solutions.
• Act as site first responder and member of safety committee.
• Facilitate training related to EHS matters.
• Maintain safety related records.
• Manages the hazardous waste program (compliance, reporting, emergency response).
• Acts as "Safety Chief" for monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including ability to present in front of others. Annual HAZWOP training, forklift training
• 3-5 years EHS experience preferred

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Required Safety Equipment:

• Moderate physical activity required
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Need mobility to move about the plant
• May require climbing a ladder
• May have exposure to dust, noise, heat, or mild chemicals that fall below acceptable limits as established by current government standards
• Safety equipment required at times

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee."

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  assistance.