Sr. EH&S Specialist (Construction)

In this position, you will work as a local leader who knows how to influence and shape the culture of operations. You are comfortable working with a wide variety of stakeholders, influencing incredible teams as a conduit of support, and fostering inter-department communications for sustainability, safety, and environmental matters. This position drives engagement through communication and educates team members to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. In addition, the position supports and drives continuous improvement while working with team members to identify solutions to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) challenges. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations. 
• Understands, and influences, human behaviors to reduce workplace risks. 
• Effectively teach others to assess risk, identify hazards, and implement appropriate controls. 
• Identifying and minimizing Environmental, Health, and Safety risks and communicating critical tasks, as required, to essential business units. 
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. 
• Complies with all company policies and procedures. 
• Support development and implementation of routine inspections.  
• Keep up to date on new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Authority (HSA) legislation and any developments affecting the industry. 
• Inspect workplaces to evaluate to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 
• Ability to manage environmental permits. 
• Identify risk and issue corrective actions, as needed. 
• Support personnel in the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment. 
• Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.  
• Assist in completing risk assessments. 
• Assist in developing the Management of Change process.  
• Support in the development of Job Hazard Assessments. 
• Conduct safety training, as required. 
• Develop and establish emergency response plans.  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS work experience with Research & Development, Laboratory, or Manufacturing operations. 
• Proficient knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. 
• Able to understand complex regulations and be able to communicate requirements to groups with diverse interests and backgrounds. 
• Asks Why. Is Curious. 
• Great communication skills with a wide variety of personnel from various cultural backgrounds. 
• Adaptable and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. 
• Problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Familiarity with data and root cause analysis techniques. 
• Understanding of incident and injury prevention programs. 
• Experience implementing, training, and maintaining safety programs. 
• Ability to work varied hours (emergencies, projects) with occasional travel (international & domestic). 
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and know regulatory record-keeping requirements. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, team-oriented environment. 
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.  
• Demonstrated prior work experience relevant to this position 
• OSHA 10/30-Hour General Industry certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state , and local standards.  

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