EHS Specialist

Title : EHS Specialist

Job Type : Full time

Location : Bremen, IN

Job Description

Must-Haves

MUST HAVE Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MUST HAVE 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction. Industrial environmental and safety management

experience preferred.

Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed.

Can deliver internal training effectively.

Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives.

Nice-To-Haves

Professional EHS Certifications are desired.

Job Description

Essential function(s)

• Coach management and associates at all levels to ensure compliance with all EHS program expectations and applicable federal & state laws for day-to-day activities;

• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed by associates and suggesting risk mitigation strategies through programs such as; Job Safety Analysis, ergonomics process, machine safeguarding, etc.;

• Training and assisting others (managers, associates, etc.) to complete their safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, following safety rules, etc.);

• Conducting appropriate inspections and audits, and ensuring corrective actions are monitored and documented;

• Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate-based reporting systems;

• Enforcing compliance with EHS programs;

• Completing and documenting all regulatory compliance activities according to regulatory deadlines;

• Completing, documenting, and submitting required EHS reports and recordkeeping information;

• Conducting EHS training as needed, including new associate and contractor orientation;

• Responding to and investigating events including injuries and near-miss events. Drive closure of effective corrective/preventive actions, as assigned;

• Updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and external supplier evaluation software

• Respond to emergencies when they arise.

• Handling associate complaints as they relate to EHS.

• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the EHS Continuum.

Non-Essential function(s)

• Participating in company committees/activities outside of EHS responsibilities, such as Employee Resource Groups & Project GIFT.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or another field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2-5 years experience with environmental and safety in general industry and construction. Industrial environmental and safety management experience preferred.

• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with and work well with others to manage projects, and meetings.

• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people and drive change.

• Exceptional organizational skills with high consideration for detail.

• Must possess time management skills and can meet deadlines.

• Works well independently and in a group environment.

• Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts when needed.

• Can deliver internal training effectively.

• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills but can understand overall business objectives.

• Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Professional EHS Certifications are desired.