Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job description:

The Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the Client Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs for Global Workplace Services supporting the Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.

The position must work with multiple stakeholders from various teams including manufacturing, research, and business operations to meet internal customer needs. Coordination of contractor safety paperwork for all facilities related services, as well as the greater campus is a critical function of this role.

This position serves as the site lead for the implementation of all Headquarters EHS directives, including but not limited to emergency response, sustainability initiatives, compliance with all site based regulatory reporting requirements, and any EHS program changes.

This position performs the duties of a project manager and supports all environmental, health, and safety related projects where outside contractors are assigned the work.

The EHS Specialist supports Workplace Services Facility Supervisors and other department leaders in planning projects to meet the necessary safety requirements and develop plans for safety.

The position investigates and manages incidents such as personal injury, property damage, or other EHS related concerns.

Approximate percentage of time devoted to each major task or group of related tasks:

30% - Works closely with key stakeholders to identify safety needs including but not limited to: Electrical Safety, Management of Change, Contractor Safety, Ergonomics, Housekeeping, and Compliance.

25% - Routine EHS program management and upkeep, including routine inspections, internal audits, and routine checklist reviews related to EHS Global programs for compliance and identification of areas for improvement.

20% - Assigns and monitors the completion of routine tasks to Workplace Services Administrative team and provides follow-up support and guidance for the completion of tasks; maintains accountability for success of program compliance.

15% -Identifying improvement opportunities for EHS programs and develop actionable plans that that can are effectively managed to completion, through the application of the principles Plan, Do, Check, and Act to drive program improvements.

10% - Provide immediate support and lead efforts in response to urgent Safety or Environmental Issues; responding to immediate needs of internal customers and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Functional Expertise

• Support, implement and maintain the client environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as client policies and procedures (as defined by 900 manual).
• Participate in and provide assistance with government agencies’ field visits for the purpose of understanding the applicable EHS regulations and to ensure compliance.
• Partner with Workplace Services Administrative Team to define task at necessary level to have support to perform; follow up as needed.
• Implement company EHS procedures at the assigned location and hold management and employees accountable for following the rules.
• Provide or seek technical support, input and coordination on environmental, health and safety issues that affect projects and processes at the regional/country level.
• Facilitate employee EHS training for the hazards and task performed at the location. Define and maintain an EHS training matrix. Provide and track necessary training.
• Document, maintain and implement emergency response plan. Conduct annual evacuation drills.
• Report monthly injury/illness metrics to HQ-EHS; support the investigation of injury and illnesses; analyze work related injury and illness data to identify and implement actions to prevent a reoccurrence of the injury/illness.
• Ensure that environmental, health and safety assessments, personal protective equipment, procedures, training and other control measures as required by regulation and/or client policy and procedures are provided to employees (including contract employees). Safe electrical installations and Safe electrical work practices are a priority.
• Perform ergonomic assessments as needed for employee safety.
• Work with Fire Safety personnel on alarm panels, testing devices, and annual inspections.
• Work with lab leaders to establish and maintain safety practices.
• Perform internal audits to validate effectiveness of EHS Systems
• Provide environmental data (energy, waste, and water) as feasible to company in timely manner and drive continual improvement.
• Support Client Production System EHS Elements as measured by the EHS Performance Assessments. Participate with assessments and self-assessments as appropriate.
• Responsible for the ongoing environmental management system and ISO 14001 certification.
• Responsible for the ongoing safety management system.
• Experience Requirements
• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Safety; Environmental Sciences or Engineering, or similar program.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.
• A minimum of five years of related job experience preferably in a Manufacturing Facility, Laboratory Setting, or Large Office setting.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, DOT, WDNR, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented style are deemed important for this role.
• A self-starter with developed observation skills, solid writing and speaking skills, and the ability to effectively create professional presentations and communicate these to audiences within various levels of the organization.
• Professional Safety / Environmental Certifications (CSP, CIH, REM)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.