Your mission
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, and overseeing EHS programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as industry standards. This role involves more advanced EHS tasks, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring to promote a safe and sustainable working environment. The EHS Specialist will proactively identify hazards and implement corrective actions, helping the organization minimize risks and protect employee health and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- EHS Program Management:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Develop strategies for integrating safety and environmental standards into daily operations, while maintaining a balance between business objectives and compliance.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement EHS initiatives and foster a culture of safety across the organization.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Conduct in-depth risk assessments together with the supervisors and responsible parties to identify potential environmental, health, and safety hazards, and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks.
- Ensure that EHS risk assessments are continuously updated to reflect changing conditions, regulations, and business operations.
- Advise management, supervisors and employees on best practices to reduce risks and ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
- EHS Audits and Inspections:
- Plan, execute, and document regular EHS audits and inspections to assess compliance with internal standards, local, and international regulations.
- Identify non-compliance issues or areas for improvement, and develop corrective action plans to address these gaps.
- Track audit results and provide detailed reports to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Advisory and Training:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on EHS-related issues to management, supervisors, and employees, ensuring clear communication of EHS responsibilities and compliance obligations.
- Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness of EHS requirements, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related queries, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- EHS Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of EHS activities, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Ensure that all EHS-related records are in compliance with legal requirements and are readily accessible for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal assessments.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports on time, ensuring full compliance with local national regulations.