EHS Partner

Title: EHS Partner

Location: Jeffersonville, IN

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Job Duties:

Analyze the workplace environment and devise programs aimed at managing, eradicating, and preventing occupational illnesses, injuries, and environmental harm stemming from physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic factors.

Offer technical assistance to frontline leadership concerning occupational health, safety, security, environmental compliance, process safety (HAZOP), and loss prevention matters.

Conduct on-site inspections to enforce compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies governing occupational safety and environmental practices.

Aid in gathering data necessary for meeting environmental permit and reporting obligations (e.g., air quality, water management, waste disposal).

Generate reports for internal use and regulatory submissions, including compliance calendars.

Develop and oversee initiatives fostering a proactive EHS culture, including programs to boost employee engagement, education, and recognition through involvement in safety committees, incident investigations, training sessions, and compliance audits.

Analyze EHS data to identify trends and causal factors, such as system failures, human errors, flawed decision-making, or deficiencies in existing policies, practices, or regulations.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Proficiency in interpersonal communication, Microsoft Office applications, and computer operations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, resolve conflicts, provide employee counseling, and offer technical guidance on policies and procedures.

Capability to conduct physical inspections across various settings including office spaces, warehouses, utility areas, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities.

Proficiency in coaching, teaching, and presenting to groups, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.

Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures.

Willingness to travel to support designated regions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.