Safety Specialist

Acara Solutions is seeking an EHS Specialist join our client's team at their new production facility in Tolleson, AZ (85353).

This is a full-time position with great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, and vacation / holiday / sick pay.

Salary range is 60-80k, DOE.Job Summary : In this role, you will report to the site Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to support on the planning and implementation of environmental health and safety programs by developing and maintaining a comprehensive occupational safety program for the facility including safety inspections, participate on incident investigations, develop and provide HSE training and perform related tasks as assigned.

You will help ensure conformity to applicable federal, state, and local standards related to environmental compliance and occupational health and : -Guide and promote employee health and safety performance by assisting on developing health and safety systems, programs and procedures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, and enhance the overall site safety culture resulting in management engagement, employee involvement and the reduction in unsafe conditions and behaviors.

• Participate on incident investigations to guide on finding root causes and identifying aligned long-term corrective actions.
• Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental, safety and occupational hazards and weaknesses, to promote effective practices and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement.
• Participates, review and approves risk assessments such as : Job Safety Analysis, new processes, new chemicals and personal protective equipment assessments.
• Support all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation and documentation. -Educate employees on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs-Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with West Safety Policies.
• Participate on projects for new equipment or improvement as safety representative. -Contributes to and / or plans and executes HSE, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (CR) related projects.

Develops and reports on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors.

Recommend changes to protect workers.Required Skills / Qualifications : Minimum 3 years' related experience Preferred Skills / Qualifications : Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers.

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

The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.