EH&S SPECIALIST

• Ensure continued compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations.
• Verify that the location’s environmental standards conform to the requirements of ISO 14001 and HEXPOL’s Management System.
• Lead Environmental, Health and Safety program initiatives to promote and enhance a safe workplace.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct routine location inspections to determine the existence of hazards and take measures to correct.
• Provide Associate training (including new hire safety orientation and monthly Environmental, Health and Safety related topics).
• Plan, organize, and moderate the location’s safety committee meetings.
• Investigate all incidents for root cause. Work with staff to implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Travel may be required, up to 25% of the time.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Emergency Management, or related degree, desired. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) years of environmental, health and safety experience for an industrial company.
• Two (2) years of working with EPA regulations.
• Working knowledge of EPA, DOT, and OSHA Regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.