EHS Specialist
Oversee site activities to ensure alignment with established EHS goals and objectives (Berea and Parma, OH; Skokie, IL)
Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS policies and procedures in accordance with corporate, local, state, and federal regulations.
Champion a strong safety culture and foster employee engagement across the organization.
Utilize established EHS data systems to manage and report key metrics, including injuries and illnesses, environmental performance, risk assessments, and corrective actions. Analyze safety data to guide continuous improvement efforts.
Conduct regular audits to identify existing or potential hazards and ensure timely completion of recommended corrective and preventive actions.
Verify that contractors and subcontractors maintain effective safety programs through pre-qualification reviews and routine jobsite visits or audits.
Develop and maintain facility-specific management plans for hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
Facilitate required training or coordinate training sessions with third-party providers as needed.
Support incident investigations by gathering data, conducting root cause analyses, identifying corrective actions, and reporting.
Lead and organize teams to identify and implement safety improvements, waste reduction strategies, and resource conservation initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or 7 years of proven progressive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and risk management principles, including incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard identification, and corrective action management.
- Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and contractor safety management.
- Proven ability to analyze EHS metrics and use data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to influence employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using EHS management systems preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; additional professional certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHMM) are a plus.
- RCRA training certification, including experience with managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams and EPA reporting.
- Managing and reporting experience for annual EPA programs – SARA 311, 312, and 313 reports; Stormwater program management; POTW permits and reporting.