EHS Specialist / New Boston, Texas Plant

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures related to industrial hygiene and safety.
• Provide industrial hygiene support, sampling and solutions as needed.
• Provide safety support and manage and administer one or more institutional health and safety programs or services.
• Develop resolutions to complex problems requiring creative analysis of variable factors.
• Determine objectives, methods, and procedures for new assignments.
• · Participates in ISO implementation (14001 & 18001)
• Assists with OSHA, EPA, DOT and TCEQ compliance activities.
• Spend extensive amount of time on the plant floor determining compliance related concerns and corrective actions.
• Assists with the management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, site inspections, and training.
• Performs Environmental system compliance audits and tasks which include the following:

o Air and Water Permit audits.

o Waste storage and accumulation area inspections.

o Waste logs, inventory and disposal.

o Chemical Storage/containment/spill equipment inspections.

o Pollution control equipment inspections.

• Leads in the Incident Investigation process, tracks and follows up on corrective actions.
• Establish relationships with local regulatory officials (water/sewer authorities, fire marshall, etc.)
• Assists with planning, safety inspection protocols, or sampling.
• Evaluates environmental test results/inspections and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agency requirements/permits.
• Participates in all safety related activities, trainings and meetings.
• Performs above mentioned responsibilities safely, ethically and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Education/Experience, SKILLSET

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other related science field.
• Minimum 3-5 years EHS experience that includes experience in Environmental and Safety auditing, and Industrial Hygiene
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Strong data management, evaluation, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experienced in using EHS software.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency interactions and standards, such as OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and other local agency standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods of time using a computer.
• Walking between departments and using stairs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, or otherwise access small spaces to work on equipment.