Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist.

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is seeking candidates to be part of our team at our customer's facility in Alachua, FL.

As a member of our team, the selected candidate will work our customer's staff to support the manufacture of mining equipment.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below, that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, direct hire by our customer, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Job Description

Provide a clear vision of the requirements, initiatives, actions and outcomes for the Alachua site in order to meet or exceed the required EHS standards.

Ensure these activities are captured within yearly site EHS objectives and action plans, and they are supported by the required training and measurement tools.

• Provide recommendations for the improvement of EHS practices, business processes, operational practices and workplace design, through the review and assessment of incident reporting, incident investigations, injuries and workers compensation outcomes and by applying knowledge of legislative change or improvement in best practices.
• Maintain and improve the environmental and safety management systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
• Manage Workers Compensation cases, including maintaining the OSHA 300 log.
• Maintain legal compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, FLDEP and DOT regulations, including completion of all required reporting.
• Source and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, wastes, equipment, and other materials.
• Recommend measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accident and health hazards.
• Inspect facilities for existing or potential hazards, determine appropriate corrective measures and ensure effective implementation to prevent accidents and minimize liability.
• Plan and implement EHS policies and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and corporate requirements.

Desired Experience

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in science, environmental and / or safety discipline. Also individuals with working experience in an EHS role or dealing with EHS in a production environment.

Exposure to EHS management systems within a manufacturing organization will be considered a plus.

Minimum of five (5) years professional related work experience including previous experience. Exposure to safety & environmental management systems (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001) within a manufacturing organization.

Why work for RFA?

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided machine design and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is project based product development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines.

Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines.

Our engineering staff is located both at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits :

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Extra Time Bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly