EHS Specialist

EHS SpecialistProvide Safety Health and Environmental leadership and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance. This is primarily a support role working under the site EHS Manager. Assisting with the administration of compliance programs, procedures, and policies. This role may also act as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary. This position covers two Illinois Innophos locations: Chicago Heights and Chicago. These two facilities are located approximately 10 miles apart. Work performed will be in a manufacturing of specialty ingredients setting and an office setting. All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection.Key ResponsibilitiesSupportive role providing Health, Safety and Environmental direction, leadership, and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performanceContribute to and support compliance programs, procedures, and policies and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessarySupport all health, safety, and environmental programs, including developing, writing, implementing, auditing, and maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulationsProvide training to employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemical, toxins, equipment, and other materialsMaintain compliance with OSHA regulations including recordkeepingLead role in weekly safety meetings, and coordinator for EHS training including communicationsPerforms inspections for potential EHS risks, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implementedMajor contributor during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and drives action items to closureAssists with implementation and compliance for all environmental programsAssists with management of Workers Compensation claimsSupportive role following PSM Practices such as Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety ReviewPerforms routine job skills analysis and task assessmentsDemonstrates commitment to safetySome evening or weekend work may be requiredRequired Education and ExperienceBS degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience5 or more years of experience in a health and safety role at a manufacturing location, preferably in the chemical or food industryRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to trainWorking knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulatory matters covering industrial chemical process operationsMicrosoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookEnvironmental and/or Physical Requirements All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protectionBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax advantaged health savings and spending accounts401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance programThe benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).About InnophosInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries. Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.$77,000 - $115,000 a yearCompensation details: 77000-115000 Yearly SalaryPI6fec6b8c1936-30511-39295354