Safety Specialist

The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist supports and maintains the site's environmental, health and safety programs, activities, and control measures. They also coordinate these efforts with various compliance programs to protect all personnel and physical assets. This role helps ensure compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day facility operations, including:

Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses

Integrate risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization

Support employee led safety committees

Maintain incident management systems and processes, including change procedures and documentation, and safety observation and hazard tracking systems

Record and analyze incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective action, emphasizing proactive intervention

Support implementation of practical compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations

Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training

Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong shop-floor presence

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or two years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety role

Three years’ experience working in an industrial environment

Prior experience using a safety management system

Prior experience leading EH&S training programs

Experienced in having difficult conversations

Experience working in a chemical facility

Knowledge of standardized business processes and internal control systems

General knowledge of OSHA & EPA policies

Comfortable in presenting to executives and plant personnel

Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.