EHS Specialist I

Main Purpose of the Role

Working without appreciable supervision, leads and supports environmental program and assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and effective injury and illness prevention programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead environmental compliance activities, programs and prevention efforts in support of site EHS team and enterprise environmental manager.
• Support EHS programs in performing environmental analyses, training, workplace incident investigations, inspections and internal audits as directed.
• Support EHS programs in the management of hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Review new hazardous materials and check incoming material for MSDS's, unique usage and storage characteristics; work with end user to ensure proper usage and disposal.
• Develop and lead compliance training.
• Review and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories.
• Support EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directed.
• On call for EHS emergencies (24/7).
• Support ISO 14001 process and its maintenance.
• Responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the Environmental Management System.
• Work under the direct supervision of the EHS Management, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems.
• Select and apply environmental management principles, theories and concepts and use independent judgment to develop and design imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to difficult environmental issues.
• Support EHS management in the maintenance of the facility's Emergency Response and Fire Plans.
• Support site Safety Coordinators and Emergency Coordinator process and other duties as assigned.
• Inspect and procure emergency response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment and coordinate applicable training as needed.
• Support EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.
• Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in environmental studies, health sciences, or an equivalent academic field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience/Background: 0-2 years of Environmental work experience. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model is preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Solid verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. Ability to travel approximately 20%, as needed.