Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Type: Full time
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Job Description:
This position will ensure that our company operates within all relevant environmental laws and regulations, implement sustainable practices, mitigate potential risks associated with hazardous materials while supporting other EH&S policies and programs. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Job Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
- Experience with all facets of environmental management systems for RCRA, CAA and CWA including reporting and data management.
- Experience with OSHA 1910.120 requirements for diverse manufacturing facility.
- Experience with low level radioactive material management.
- Experience with developing and implementing Environmental Sustainability programs that effectively manage carbon reduction programs and calculate reduced GHG emissions.
- Develop, implement, and manage environmental strategies, policies, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement around environmental, health and safety.
- Maintains compliance with company policies and safety standards. Responsible for the creation of all reports submitted to regulatory agencies with respect to the facilities and the materials content within
- Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste procedures including coordinating with external vendors and ensuring proper documentation and records.
- Lead efforts to minimize environmental impact through waste reduction, recycling programs, and energy conservation initiatives.
- Monitor air and water quality, hazardous material handling, and pollution prevention measures.
- Respond to environmental incidents, assist in investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Stay informed about regulatory compliance changes impacting the company. Ensure that the company policies and practices are updated accordingly.
- Provide environmental training and support to employees and help coordinate other EH&S policies and procedures
- Maintain and publish the Facilities Calendar of Events, including the dates of all required reporting to regulatory agencies
- Manages and handles hazardous waste
- Other duties as assigned
Management Skill Expectations
- Demonstrate capability to be independently responsible for successful prioritization and completion of tasks and strategic goals in a timely manner
- Demonstrate emotional maturity required for effective leadership
- Demonstrate business acumen sufficient to make good business decisions in line with the Company’s overall strategic plans
- Demonstrate ability to communicate and defend vision, strategic goals, decisions and actions
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
- In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) and hazardous materials management.
- Strong verbal and written communications, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail is required
- Experience working within ISO9001 and ISO13485 certifications preferred
Working Environment: Office, manufacturing, and warehouse; some manual labor and evening/weekend work may be required. Hazardous materials training as required.
About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
Richardson Electronics is an international company with offices located throughout the world. We promote a culture where our employees feel welcome, respected and empowered to grow. We understand, respect and value the similarities as well as the differences of our employees as we do in our own families. We strive to be nurturing and open-minded and to create a genuine feeling of belonging. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging creates a great place to work and an environment where our employees, our customers and the communities we serve can reach their goals and connect. Our effectiveness in maximizing and bringing together the talents of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives is key to our continued global success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
*Must be authorized to work in the US.
Required postings:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
Invitation to Self-Identify
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