What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr EH&S Specialist position at Avient Careers?
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
This is position will support two of Avient’s manufacturing sites, one in Albion MI and One in La Porte IN, with responsibility to lead & coordinate the Quality Management System, ensuring the plant’s ongoing compliance with all quality certifications, and in providing technical support for Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
Essential Functions
Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA regulations, state environmental regulations, and federal DOT regulations.
Obtains and maintains applicable regulatory permits.
Reviews/prepares all applicable regulatory reports and maintains supporting documentation.
Responsible for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for plant.
Participates in the development of and conducts in-house EH&S audits. Maintains documentation.
Maintains and participates in the new raw material review boards.
Keeps current on regulatory issues.
Maintain facility safety files and records.
Develop programs to improve plant safety performance in order to meet plant goals.
Conduct and document new employee safety training and existing employee refresher training.
Provide safety support for all shifts.
Lead and actively participate in Safety Council and cross-plant teams as needed.
Lead BOR’s for safety incidents and/or injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel.
Coordinate evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies.
Coordinate all workers’ compensation programs and guidelines.
Perform Job Safety Analyses for new and existing processes where appropriate and develop hazard control practices and programs.
Coordinate installation, maintenance and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
3 years in EH&S, including legal and regulatory compliance
3 years in manufacturing operations, quality and safety
Additional Qualifications
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Organizational skills, prioritization/time management, and stress management
Strong reading, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Salary : $5 - $0
