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**PURPOSE OF POSITION**

The EHS Specialist will foster and promote employee safety and ensure compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety laws. The job scope currently includes three manufacturing plants.
- The EHS Specialist interacts with 1000+ employees at all levels of the organization and provides training as needed.
- The EHS Specialist maintains compliance with all environmental permits and standards, including the site's Air Permit, Stormwater, Water, TIER II, TRI Form R, Spill Control and Countermeasures, and Wastewater.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Inspect the facilities to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
- Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
- Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
- Draft inspection reports to document inspection findings.
- Ensures that safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
- Manages on-site Safety Committees and provides follow-up action when required.
- Responsible for all environmental reporting and compliance.
- Establishes and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
- Oversees and updates Emergency Action Plan, serves as primary contact for injury and incident notification, performs accident investigation, and provides case management.
- Maintains OSHA compliance and written log of safety inspection activities reports, submits OSHA 300 log, and handles all safety-related correspondence.
- Performs emergency response drills and schedules all safety-related training.
- Lead Risk Assessment activities and ensure corresponding documentation for corrective action is complete and up to date.
- Champion's Behavior-based Safety program and initiatives. Provides feedback to employees on the effectiveness of observations and corrective actions.
- Leads management of change and pre-safety start-up review on new equipment.
- Assists inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, Fire Marshall, etc.
- Oversees purchasing and distribution of all personal protective equipment and first aid supplies.
- Oversees inspections of fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations, exit lights and forklifts.
- Assists HR with the administration of the Worker's Compensation program and works closely with HR to oversee return to work and light duty programs.
- Recommends and budget for safety capital expenditure items and annual safety budget.
- Recommends improvements in processes, management systems, procedures, and operating equipment to comply with safety and environmental requirements.
- Conducts job safety analysis, job hazard analysis, and risk assessments on assigned tasks and jobs.
- Executes proper management of the sites' hazardous waste activities to ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.
- Creates, coordinates, and conducts safety training programs by planning and scheduling training sessions and consulting specialists when necessary.
- Recommends necessary changes to safety processes, including safety rules, practices, and training and personal protective equipment programs.
- Serves as the "Driving Force" behind safety initiatives, keeping plant management and line supervisory team aware of ongoing efforts.
- Facilitates the two Safety Committees, ensures completion of minutes and action items; and ensure management support of Safety Committee efforts.
- Partners with Plant Managers and Human Resources regarding accountability and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
- Leads and delivers New Employee Safety Training
- Accountable for the execution of all sites' Environmental Permit Compliance, including the sites' air permit, Stormwater, Water, TIER 11, TRI Form R, Spill Control, and Wastewater.
- Responsible for all ammonia-related compliance, including annual SOP review, Risk Management Plan (RMP), Management of Change (MOC), and Process Safety Management (PSM).
- The Asst. The EHS Manager will also administer first aid when required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) safety standards and EPA regulations and policies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
- Ability to inspire, persuade, and coach at all levels of an organization.
- Must have the tact, and motivational managerial skills to achieve desired results through a manage-by-influence model where direct lines of authority do not exist.
- Must have proficiency in lecture, hands-on, and guided discussion methods in a variety of classroom and field environments.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including a high level of comfort in developing and delivering trainin