EHS Specialist

HTI has an immediate opening for an experienced EHS Specialist with a manufacturing facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This is a full-time, onsite, direct hire, salaried position.

This role will report to the EHS Lead at the larger sister plant. Relocation assistance is available, and the company offers comprehensive benefits.

Salary range is approximately $65,000 - $70,000 / year , depending on experience and education.

Requirements :

• Degree in Environmental, Safety, or equivalent field (experience may be substituted).
• Must have 2 years of EHS experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Title 5 Air Permit and certified to conduct daily EPA Method 9 Visual Emission reports.
• A working knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety laws, along with regulations, record keeping and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Summary :

The EHS Specialist is responsible for and has the authority, responsibility and accountability to ensure all environmental and safety programs, procedures, training, work practices and controls are effectively implemented to ensure compliance with governmental safety regulations and industry standards.

The chief goal is to protect the employees, customers and the environment.

Environmental

• Experience in Title 5 Air Permit and able to conduct daily EPA Method 9 Visual Emission reports.
• Ensuring associates at all levels are appropriately trained in environmental matters, safety procedures and related responsibilities.
• Conduct building and ground surveys on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, incorrect work practices and procedures.
• Conduct and monitor internal audits according to internal standards and monitor corrective actions to remedy the identified deficiencies.
• Perform frequent inspections of the plant to identify and correct potentially hazardous materials, equipment, working conditions and unsafe practices.
• Maintain files and records ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. This includes keeping required licenses / permits updated, scheduling training and ensuring required reports are filed in a timely manner.
• Leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices.
• Maintain required policies, procedures and protocols to ensure continued compliance with all State and Federal Standards, coordinating all aspects of waste management, environmental health, risk assessment and employee involvement.

Health & Safety

• Maintain required policies, procedures and protocols to ensure continued compliance with OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standards.
• Lead the Safety Committee and report to management staff, on a weekly basis, to keep everyone informed of safety program status and recommend changes for improvements as needed.
• Maintain the safety log each week.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 log in a current and accurate format.
• Review New Safety Data Sheets, maintain database and binders, inspect for unauthorized chemicals.
• Administer as necessary, the required safety training and development to comply with all company legal and regulatory agency policies.
• Conduct new associate Safety and Environmental orientation and on-boarding.
• Lead in the response to all ADEQ and OSHA inquiries or violations.
• Participate in all inspections.
• Lead in investigation of accidents and near misses.
• Complete accident reports and send to all appropriate parties, coordinate correct actions.
• Manage the Emergency Response and Evacuation activities, including training.
• Assist the corporate Health & Safety VP by providing data for weekly and monthly reports, CEO Reports and Quarterly Review Reporting.

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Salary : $65,000 - $70,000