EHS Specialist

Job Description :

This role will be based onsite at our Charles City, IA manufacturing site. Remote and / or hybrid candidates will not be considered.

The EHS Specialist will partner with the EHS team to assist in the management and oversight of EHS programs at the site. This position supports day-to-day operations of all functions and groups on site. The primary emphasis of the position is performing functions that ensure the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety performance in compliance with all applicable local, State, Federal Regulations and Zoetis Corporate Standards. Assists in the development and implementation of plant safety and environmental initiatives driving continuous improvement efforts.

Position Responsibilities :

• Provides guidance, training, and operational support to all levels of the organization and across all functional groups. Provides day-to-day program oversight and compliance with site, corporate and regulatory requirements. Serves as an expert environmental, health, and safety resource to the site.
• Supports and leads EHS improvement projects. Partners with key subject matter experts to perform EHS risk assessments, self-assessments, internal audits, loss prevention assessments and regulatory inspections.
• Assists people leaders in the performance of incident investigations and root cause analyses related to EHS-related incidents. Partners with people leaders and EHS team to identify root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent further incidents.
• Analyzes and prepares documentation, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Maintains permit recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Maintains compliance tracker and assures timely submission of required reports.
• Applies standardized safety and industrial hygiene concepts to monitor and evaluate potential workplace exposure hazards and recommends appropriate controls. Participates in process hazard analysis, design reviews, change control and product transfer teams.
• Partners with EHS team to manage EHS programs related to air emissions, waste management and water to include but not limited to SPCC, SARA, TRI, and refrigerant management. Develops effective and efficient manufacturing, laboratory, and facility environmental / safety compliance programs.
• Facilitates and / or participates on various site committees and teams, such as site safety, sustainability, and spill / emergency response. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve the operations at the site.

Education and Experience :

Technical Skills Requirements

Physical Requirements

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