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The position plays a key role in embedding safety into daily operations, supporting regulatory compliance, and contributing to operational excellence through safer, more stable processes. This role partners closely with operations to identify and reduce risk, support process safety, and improve overall plant performance.

<p>The EHS Specialist I is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role partners closely with operations to identify and reduce risk, support process safety, and improve overall plant performance. The position plays a key role in embedding safety into daily operations, supporting regulatory compliance, and contributing to operational excellence through safer, more stable processes.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities - Safety & Risk Management</h3><ul><li>Lead and support programs to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents</li><li>Identify, assess, and drive reduction of workplace and process-related risks</li><li>Conduct routine audits, observations, and inspections; ensure timely corrective action closure</li><li>Lead or support incident investigations using root cause analysis methods</li><li>Track and trend safety data to identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities - Operational Integration</h3><ul><li>Partner with operations to integrate safety into standard work and daily production activities</li><li>Support initiatives that improve process stability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)</li><li>Assist in evaluating process changes for safety and environmental impact</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement and capacity planning efforts</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities - Compliance & Systems</h3><ul><li>Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local/state regulations</li><li>Maintain and improve EHS policies, procedures, and documentation systems</li><li>Support environmental reporting, permitting, and compliance activities</li><li>Standardize safety processes, reporting, and recordkeeping</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities - Training & Culture</h3><ul><li>Deliver and support safety training across all levels of the organization</li><li>Partner with supervisors to reinforce safe behaviors and accountability</li><li>Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and communication</li><li>Encourage and track near-miss and hazard reporting</li><li>Safety meetings and training for the plant</li></ul><h3>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</h3><ul><li>Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)</li><li>Near-miss reporting frequency</li><li>Audit completion and corrective action closure rate</li><li>Incident investigation completion and effectiveness</li><li>Safety training completion rate</li><li>Reduction in repeat incidents</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>Qualifications - Required</h3><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>1–3 years of experience in safety, manufacturing, or industrial environment</li><li>Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations, OSHA 10 equivalent</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li></ul><h3>Qualifications - Preferred</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or related field</li><li>Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or process industries</li><li>Knowledge of EPA regulations and environmental compliance</li><li>OSHA 30 Certification</li><li>Experience with root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)</li><li>Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>401(k)matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>

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EHS Specialist I (Environmental, Health & Safety)

Auditing

Capacity Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

Environmental Compliance

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Health

Environmental Impact

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Sciences

High School Diploma

Identify Issues

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Multilingual

OSHA

Operational Support

Operations

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Portuguese Language

Process Improvement

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Compliance

Safety Process

Safety Standards

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Spanish Language

Sustainability

Time Management

Vision Plan

Workable

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