EHS Specialist

Job Summary:

PSM experience required.
The Safety & Environmental Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety and environmental
programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, NFPA, DOT, ADEM, EPA and other applicable
requirements. Evaluates the organization’s procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting
inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. This position
ensures the organization complies with all current safety and environmental regulations and that all
employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures as well as
respond appropriately to protect the environment. Collect data and report on all safety/environmental
incidents/events. Assist in corrective actions as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety programs such as lockout/tagout,
confined space entry, fire protection, PSM and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of site Environmental Programs such as
ISO14001 and ensures compliance.
• Advises employees regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of employees
and well as regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including
OSHA and the EPA
• Performs hazard analyses and recommends mitigation procedures
• Conducts routine and follow-up environmental, health, safety and hazard inspections in the
plant
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or
unknown hazards; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations for improvement
• Collects and analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendation for
correcting unsafe conditions and actions
• Provides safety training to all employees and contractors
• Participates in the Emergency Response Team member
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability and experience performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA, ADEM,
EPA and other standards.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Ability to develop, implement and enforce safety programs and protocols
• Ability to react calmly to emergency situations
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
• Ability to foster a safety culture with employees throughout all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to develop training materials and present to a group.
• Understanding of Process Safety Management and or the ability to conduct Process Safety
Analysis.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree; at least two years related experience or a combination of education and
work experience.
• Experience within PSM regulated facilities and conducting PHAs is required.
• Emergency Response Team (EMT, Fire Brigade, HazMat, Rope Rescue) experience is desired.