EHS Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description The EHS Specialist supports site operations by facilitating a collaborative culture in which safety is considered first before engaging in any activities at the site. This person will be a hands-on influential leader with the primary focus of executing Halocarbon’s EHS management systems, ensuring compliance with life-safety systems, and applicable industry standards. They will serve as a change agent to stimulate culture change while applying Halocarbon values.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating EHS related risk (i.e., periodic spot checks, MOC & PSSR support, JSA, etc.) and supporting the life-safety permit process, including safe work, line break, hot work, etc.
• Providing high-quality individual/small group feedback through spot checks, audits, safety contacts, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Simplifying, maintaining, and auditing compliance with Halocarbon’s management systems.
• Updating assigned policy, procedures, and associated training materials.
• Develop and deliver EHS & Emergency Response, Security training. Support LMS, safety meetings, and other training systems as needed.
• Reviewing and executing EHS department PMs, or other tasks owned by other departments to ensure proper completion (i.e., First aid stations, safety shower evaluation, elevated work / anchor points, fixed / portable ladder evaluations, elevated work equipment, gas monitoring equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Developing, capturing and classifying safety data (near misses, 1st aids, etc.).
• Supporting incident investigations and ensuring close-out and communication of incidents.
• Actively lead and participate in the site safety committee and site safety subcommittees.
• Actively lead and guide ER leaders in emergency response team membership, EOC, ER/Security Drills, headcount system, training programs, ER equipment, and interfacing with local ER agencies
• Maintain the approved PPE list, PPE matrix / risk assessment, and PPE evaluations as needed.
• Promote the health of employees by supporting the employee physical processes, case management, IH assessments, and providing first aid / guidance to first responders on injury care.
• Develop, update and execute industrial hygiene plan & risk assessment with input from IH consultants and EHS Director, as well as conduct sampling (e.g. IH sampling when/where required).
• Completing assigned skills evaluations, self-study, training, assigned readings and exercises.
• Achieving and maintaining applicable certifications. (Examples include: First Aid/CPR/AED, Certified Safety Technician; backup support for Wastewater Operator, DOT Shipper, Hazmat Shipper, as needed).
• Provide after-hours and evening support and response to the plant.
• Execute other assigned projects and tasks as needed.

This person should be a team-oriented leader; curious, with an investigative mindset. Able to effectively provide feedback, as well as collaborate and communicate with their audiences. The individual must show care for employees and the plant by upholding a culture of strong discipline and attention to details.

Requirements Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent. University degree or professional certificate preferred.
• Commitment to work towards technical and professional certifications.
• Industrial / manufacturing experience (Chemical preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Technical Skills

• Caring, with genuine concern for employees, families, and our community, which reflects their passion for EHS.
• Curiosity for solving the toughest problems through an entrepreneurial and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting/speaking in front of a group.
• Positively adapts to and leads positive change.
• Collaborating with others, approaching internal and external customers as true partners.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present oneself with tact and diplomacy.
• Capable of working with and respecting people at all levels of the organization.
• Positive outlook and Competitive Spirit of cooperatively leveraging high-performance teamwork to play to win.
• Acting with a sense of urgency while holding high ethical standards and a strong work ethic.
• A demonstrated track record of personal EHS excellence and basic leadership skills.
• Leads by example and is self-motivated with a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Proficiency in using MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, etc. with the ability to quickly learn and apply new software.

Safety/Essential Functions

• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders.
• Must be capable of and willing to learn, new skills and tasks.
• Must be capable of working where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure.
• Must be able to evacuate the plant and report to muster point in the event of an emergency or drill.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Halocarbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.