EHS Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes and rules.
• Maintain knowledge of company safety rules and take an active role in enforcement, safety committee and safety training.
• Responsible for maintaining safety guidelines, procedures, and policies for assigned site(s). 
• Ability to track and manage employee license and certifications as related to safety to ensure compliance.
• Provide initial new hire safety training. 
• Assist with accident management and prevention; assist with and track corrective actions, participate in the investigation process. File injury paperwork with Travelers. Maintain OSHA log and injury reports
• Educate and assist supervisors with hazard recognitions, first aids and accident reporting on the Samuel EHS portal
• Maintain and file documentation needed for reporting to regulatory agencies 
• Assist in the security of assigned sites and regulatory requirements
• Work collectively with Human Resources, Operations Managers, and senior members of management on all aspects of health and safety 
• Able to effectively communicate and train safety and environmental topics.
• Responsible for accident/incident prevention, investigations and maintaining online reporting system.
• Manage internal inspection programs, such as tracking corrective actions and audit follow ups.

Minimum Required Job Skills:

1. 2-3 years of safety related experience and/or advanced training/education in safety.
2. Able to work independently as well as within a team. 
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
4. Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA and applicable regulatory agencies.
5. 30-hour OSHA card must be obtained within 6 months of employment and OSHA 511 within 18 months of job assignment.
6. CPR / First Aid certified within 6 months of employment. Train the Trainer within 12 months of job assignment. 
7. Ability to become Forklift train the trainer authorized.
8. Proficient on Microsoft Office Products.
9. Ability to train at all levels of the organization.
10. Be an active leader of the company Safety Committee.
11. Be able to maintain confidentiality when working with investigations and injuries.

 Additional Job Skills:

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Ability to Travel