Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Lebanon, TN is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. This is a Direct Hire opportunity.

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for inspecting, identifying, & maintaining various environmental aspects per ISO 14001.

It is imperative that the EHS Specialist maintain accurate & up-to-date reports, as well as a constant dedication to continuous OH&S improvements in accordance with ISO 45001.

Education : Minimum Required : Associate’s degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field, such as chemistry, industrial hygiene, or engineering.

Experience Minimum Required : 3-5+ years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment recommended. Job Specific Skills : Minimum Required : Keen sense for adaptation / evolution of procedure Adept critical thinking skills Ability to communicate a wide scope of information with little to no confusion (Communication skills) May need to work some hours on 2nd shift at times and on Saturdays as needed.

salary : $70,000 - $75,000 per year

shift : First

work hours : 8 AM - 5 PM

education : Associate

Responsibilities

• Inspect & evaluate environment, equipment, & processes in facility to ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, & ISO 45001 / 14001.
• Identify potentially hazardous biological, chemical, & radiological materials & collect samples if needed for analysis.
• Monitor regulatory required reporting.
• Maintain environmental reports, permits & recordkeeping.
• Manages IMDS with various OEMs.
• Recommend changes to protect workers & educate employees on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs.
• Work with management to report incidents, spills, & help identify their causes while finding ways to prevent them. Report findings to management on the root cause & corrective action.
• Complete & submit annual Tier II, EPA ID, & DOT Haz requirements.
• Review SPCC with external agencies & top management.
• Create, review, & implement all health & safety programs in the company in accordance with ISO 45001 / 14001 standards.
• Is a source & contact for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) related questions. This is to include creation or modification of SDS for new or existing products.
• Manage training regarding environment, health & safety for all employees in the company to ensure compliance & to exceed EHS goals
• Update, review, & manage EAP, to include annual drills while coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• In cooperation with Human Resources, manage Workers Comp program & ensure all preventative training is reviewed.

The essential functions of this role include :

• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Safety (3 years of experience is required)
• Reporting (3 years of experience is required)
• Industrial / manufacturing exp. (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience : 3 years
• Experience level : Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.