Job Description

Job Summary: Lead the technical development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, spearhead risk assessments and audits, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental management. When staffed, provide directions to an intern responsible for environmental regulation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Development & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and programs in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Stay current with updates to OSHA, EPA, and other relevant standards.
2. Risk Assessment & Auditing: Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards. Recommend and oversee corrective actions.
3. Incident Management & Investigation: Lead root-cause analysis of incidents and accidents, implement preventive action plans, monitor outcomes, and report findings.
4. Training & Culture Building: Design and deliver engaging training programs on safety, environmental compliance, and use of PPE. Advise operations on safe practices.
5. Environmental Management: Monitor environmental outputs such as waste, emissions, and discharge; manage SDS availability; coordinate spill responses and wastewater tasks.
6. Environmental Regulations: Maintain the environmental regulations requirements of the state, national government and our customers. If staffed, direct an EHS intern handling environmental regulation tasks.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Coordinate with internal teams, external
8. agencies, and regulatory bodies. Prepare documentation and reports for audits and management review.
9. Emergency & Security Response: Support emergency preparedness efforts; oversee response planning and cross-functional coordination in crises.
10. Additional Duties: Serve as Radiation and/or Laser Safety Officer, oversee workers' compensation processes, conduct reasonable suspicion testing, lead the Safety Committee, and support facility systems and security infrastructure as needed.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Safety, Chemical, Industrial), Environmental Health, or related field
2. Minimum 3-5 years of professional EHS engineering experience in environmental or safety roles.
3. Proven supervisory or project leadership experience preferred.
4. Proficient knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals.
5. Knowledge of handling managing a radiation exposure program.
6. Solid understanding of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulatory frameworks.
7. Skilled in risk assessments, incident investigations, training development.
8. Certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP) a plus.

Competencies:

To successfully perform the job, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies necessary for the essential functions of the position:

1. Strong communication and presentation skills
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data analysis tools
3. Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical abilities
4. High initiative, ability to work independently and collaboratively
5. Flexible schedule to support emergency response and after-hours needs

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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