Job Summary
Responsible for taking part in establishing and implementing organization policies and procedures in regard to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures by carrying out and analyzing regular facility audits. Provide information and training in emergency response procedures, hazardous material handling, and industrial hygiene policies. Manage the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Serves as resource and subject matter expert for internal and external customers in matters of environmental health, safety and DOT concerns.
- Actively supports business in all operational, greenfield growth and acquisitive growth including due diligence and integration-related activities.
- Develops sustainable processes to determine the effectiveness of the EHS programs and training materials; drives cost out measures and ensures compliance.
- Plans, promotes, organizes, directs and audits EHS related activities and operations to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures.
- Serves as subject matter expert on all Hazard Materials Compliance issues.
- May monitor and mentor EHS specialists.
Nature and Scope
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
- Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
- May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
- Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
