Job Description

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, Implementing, and administering environmental, health and safety protection, and programs affecting employee and public safety, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for developing, implementing, and administering health and safety protection, and programs affecting employee and public safety, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection Serve as a resource for line management to develop and administer a proactive prevention program for accidents and illness Provide technical assistance to departments to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and/or company environmental, health and safety regulations Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory EHS standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed Recommends facilities and technical specifications to carry out programs that full-fill the organizations overall objectives Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence and procedure manuals Establishes and maintains licenses and permits as required

Key Accountabilities:

Manage and promote the site EHS programEnsure that the company has a comprehensive EHS program, which compiles with all applicable federal, state and company regulations

Educate employees and management on EHS requirementsEnsure that employees are knowledgeable and competent with regard to required and/or recommended EHS best practices


Create and implement EHS policies and proceduresEnsure the company has clear and understandable EHS policies that are communicated and implemented throughout the organization

Conduct Accident and Incident InvestigationsConduct Root Cause Investigation to determine appropriate corrective actions to ensure minimizations of future injury or loss

Audit for and seek corrective actions for EHS issuesEnsure that the company is in compliance with federal, state and company EHS polices

Advise, assist and provide necessary resource to plant management on EHS issues to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is achievedEnsure that management has the most current information regarding EHS regulations and best practices

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety or Related Field 5 Years' Experience as an Environmental Health and Safety Professional Master's Degree, Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist are not required however will be given preferential consideration Experience with molten metal safety programs and protocols, strongly preferred


The position of EHS Specialist requires excellent analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work through Issues for resolution with management, employees and peer groups.

The EHS Specialist has the authority to correct situations that pose an Immediate hazard to human health, the environment or State/Federal regulations. However, decisions related to policy, procedure and the direction of the plant will be made in conjunction with the Director, Environment, Health, Safety and Security as well as other members of the EHS Department and Site Management.

Significant Relationships
InternalPlant and Departmental Management Hourly Workforce EHS Staff Union Leadership


ExternalState and Federal Agencies Resources and Consultants Contractors and Service Providers Medical and Health Facility Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.