Associate - Environmental/Health/Safety

POSITION SUMMARY

                The Associate – Environmental, Health, and Safety plans, coordinates, and implements programs to help achieve plant risk management, employee well-being, and environmental compliance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements and manages site-specific EHS programs;
• Under direction of the plant EHS Manager, conducts industrial hygiene surveys for noise, dust, and solvents;
• Conducts ergonomics studies and works with department supervision and management to implement recommendations;
• Manages perception surveys, self-risk assessment tools, and other behavior support programs;
• Chairs company employee Safety Committee meetings;
• Develops and operates activities and programs to support employee health and wellness;
• Supports workers’ compensation program, including claim management and insurance support;
• Provides first aid, evacuation, and emergency response support;
• Develops and delivers employee EHS training to groups of various sizes;
• Supports plant EHS Manager with reporting for air, waste, stormwater, and other related environmental requirements;
• Compiles and updates OSHA log and incident data for internal reporting and statistical analysis;
• Specifies and procures EHS-related equipment and supplies for the plant and employees;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university;
• 2 years’ EHS experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;
• Recent college graduates or individuals with more experience will be considered;
• Able to occasionally work during off-shift or during a weekend;
• Ability to travel locally on occasion and nationally/internationally with advance notice provided;
• Proficient in MS Outlook and Office applications, including Excel;
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to clearly communicate EHS concepts and requirements with employees and plant management;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organizing skills, including budgeting, project and contractor management, and training programs.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk, hear, and see;
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally be exposed to cold or hot conditions for several hours per day.