Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Corp) - 1St Shift

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Specialist works alongside the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager and Safety Team in promoting EH&S awareness and developing an EH&S -conscious work ethic. This position involves a great deal of on the floor auditing, assessment and training work. The EH&S Specialist will assist with coordination and implementation of EH&S policies, procedures and training that are in compliance with regulatory standards. This individual will work with EH&S team to review and interpret regulatory requirements and provide cost effective recommendations to the EH&S Manager for implementation and compliance. This individual is involved in the review of work areas, work procedures, and making cost effective EH&S recommendations accordingly.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Assess and manage safety and environmental programs and initiatives. Consider key metrics to trend and share for decision making opportunities.

• Keep informed of current and proposed regulations related to the program assigned and provide recommendations for compliance and improvement. May serve as a subject matter expert when collaborating with agencies.

• Contribute to the development of EH&S standard operating procedures, specifications, and guidelines that drive a strong EH&S culture. Design standards, processes and systems/tools to drive consistency, efficiency and quality of the EH&S system. Research new EH&S technologies and procedures that could be utilized to improve the EH&S performance and culture

• Performs regular safety and environmental inspections and audits in accordance to prescribed policies and procedures.

• Participate in/conduct incident investigations and assists management with determination of corrective actions. Enter incident information in the appropriate database and communicate incident investigation findings/solutions.

• Collection and entry of data for use in the assessment of risk and the review of Environmental, Health & Safety programs to achieve operational excellence.

• Maintain continuous oversight of all facets of work-place EH&S, including but not limited to; accident investigations, report compliance, OSHA logs, EPA reporting and facilities corrective action lists.

• Aid with various projects upon request, including but not limited to; inputting information into EH&S) tracking and monitoring systems, following up on employee concerns and EH&S monitoring.

• Proactively identifying EH&S needs in order to prevent workplace incidents.

• Attend Safety Committee meetings; is an active participant in the Safety Committee through assisting with team responsibilities.

• Manage EH&S documentation including: documenting procedure inspections, incident investigation, vertical audits & safety risk assessments.

• Works in conjunction with the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, all internal departments, external organizations or regulatory agencies to assist with identified prudent preventive measures.

• Lead Hazard Communications with auditing all chemicals in use and obtain/update Safety Data Sheets and GHS Labels when necessary. Performs chemical hazard assessments.

• Foster regular and open communication among Business Units in order to share learning and enhance EH&S programs.

• Research and facilitate EH&S related purchases.

• Maintain First Aid Cabinets, AED Stations and personal protective equipment for TURBOCAM facilities.

• Ensure the collection, storage, and removal of Hazardous, Medical, Electronic, and Universal wastes.

• Effectively facilitate EH&S training and presentations including new employee orientation, continued training and external contractors. Select Subject Matter Experts (SME) to execute specific programs.

• Assist other Turbocam facilities with ES&H concerns worldwide.

• Perform other tasks, projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational safety, Environmental Studies, business or related field preferred. Equivalent EH&S related experience may be substituted for degree.

• Proficient in MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal skills.

• Direct and intimate knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including those mandated by OSHA, NFPA, DOT, & EPA.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; attention to detail and strong analytical skills required.

• Strong administrative skills and ability to train others required.

• Must be self-driven and have the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. A fair degree of creativity and latitude is expected in this role.

• Must possess valid driver's license from his/her state of residence.

• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test, wear a respirator, and must be able to obtain DOT health card.

• Must be part of On-Call program.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds in a safe manner and request assistance when warranted.

• Must have full range of motion sufficient to permit climbing stairs and ladders, walking, standing, stooping and crouching for extended periods of time while performing duties.

Our Culture at Play:

Here at TURBOCAM, we have a Commitment to Excellence in everything that we do - whether that's the engineering and manufacturing of our product, our relationships with customers around the globe, or the investment in those that make TURBOCAM such an exceptional place to work. We make this commitment to our team by:

• Prioritizing our employee's health and wellbeing with our two on-site fitness centers, basketball court, squash court, walking trails, and our free fitness classes and wellbeing seminars.

• Our ongoing investment in professional and educational development, including a state-of-the-art Educational Center with on-site dedicated staff, training and development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Carefully-crafting an employee-focused benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Short and Long-Term Disability, 9 paid holidays, and 11 days of PTO accrued annually for the first two years.

Advancing Our Mission:

The creation of our Mission has led our culture to where we are over thirty years later. Throughout our day, we purchase food in our café and choose which charitable organizations TURBOCAM will donate those funds to, pumping thousands of dollars per month into the community; our Charity of the Month enables our employees to promote their passion company-wide and highlight an organization in need. And, outside of work, we pay employees to get out and volunteer for up to eight hours per calendar year at an organization of their choice - sometimes as far away as India or Nepal!

All offers of employment are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screening and background check, both arranged and paid for by TURBOCAM.

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