Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Full Time
Chicago, IL
$79,000 - $90,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description

EHS Specialist

Responsibilities:

· Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.

· Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained.

· Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs.

· Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

· Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.

· Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA, and fire codes.

· Serve as back-up contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste).

· Helps maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.

· Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.

· Ability to take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

· Participate in manufacturing meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.

· Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards.

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors, and employees.

· Assist in the oversight of the Worker’s Compensation program.

· Special projects as required.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related degree

· 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with Health and Safety

· Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.

· Familiar with various emission control devices to ensure compliance.

· Ability to perform as both a team member and an independent contributor.

· Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities.

· Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • EHS: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Manufacturing Industry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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