EHS Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring an EHS Specialist to support client facilities in Grand Rapids, MI . In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards and contributing to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week) role, limited term with a duration of 3 months , extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

EHS Program review and support.

Observations and working with team and senior leaders to identify gaps and incorporate best practices.

Ensuring conformance and adherence to EHS standards.

Incident investigations and corrective actions as related to incidents, near misses, and recordable injuries.

Overseeing the lockout tagout, , electrical safety, fall protection, confined spaces, risk assessments and hob hazardous analyses, , and hot work programs among other health and safety programs

Communicating with agencies / stakeholders

Developing, reviewing, and / or updating health and safety documentation such as SOPs, JHAs, and safety plans

Overseeing the successful implementation of corporate safety programs

Participating in the Emergency Response Team.

Coordinating with other departments (e.g., engineering, maintenance) on their due dates of assigned activities.

Participating / leading meetings to support ongoing compliance and license requirements.

Writing and submitting status update reports, and other communication filings.

Supporting in other on-site inspections with regulatory agencies.

Conduct monthly stormwater inspections, SPCC inspections, updating air emission inventory, and other environmental-related tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS :

BS in EHS, safety, engineering, or related discipline preferred.

4+ years of experience in environmental, health and safety compliance.

Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Experience with Machine Guarding, High Hazard Work Activity, Confined Space, LOTO, and Fall Protection

Familiarity with federal / state health and safety regulations.

Strong MS Office computer skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.

We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

We call this capability our boots to boardroom approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.