
Site EHS Specialist
- Burnet, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure compliance with employee occupational health, safety and environmental laws, rules and regulations, applicable company policies and procedures. (i.e., OSHA, EPA, DEA, DHS, etc)
- Be responsible for implementing company EH&S policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and best management practices.
- Creation and submittal of EH&S reporting to ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and rules.
- Lead the implementation and management of site wide EHS programs such as corporate EHS Programs, training, emergency response, ergonomics, incident investigation, auditing, and performance evaluation for the site. Drive a culture of EHS excellence and secures engagement and buy-in among site employees and leadership.
- Leads the Sustainability / Waste Minimization team, drives reduction in hazardous waste, drives reduction in energy usage, drives change to closure making data driven decisions and ensuring the team is active, engaged and recognized.
- Assist with improving job safety analyses (JSA), ergonomic assessments, lockout tagout procedure management, personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments and deliver EHS training related to compliance.
- Take proactive action to implement immediate and effective corrective actions to eliminate safety hazards.
- Lead efforts to secure all required environmental permits, licenses and authorizations associated with projects and modifications. Support the design review of new projects and modifications to existing processes and facilities to identify and resolve EHS issues, and incorporate lessons learned from prior projects or alerts shared.
- Prepare EHS metrics reports that track the facility’s EHS performance.
- Interact with upper management to direct and implement effective policies and procedures; demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Have the discretion to shut down equipment, tools, projects, and such if there is an imminent hazard to the health and well-being of employees, and to protect company property and the environment.
- Understand and appropriately influence company strategy as related to Environmental Health, Safety and Security compliance and program implementation at the site operational level.
- Must demonstrate effective communication, working relationship development, and the ability to influence site management, front line supervision, as well as other employees. An emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to motivate outside third parties.
- Perform industrial hygiene sampling
- Bachelor of Science degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, environmental science, or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required.
- A minimum three (3) years of EHS program development, implementation, and leadership experience with a focus on environmental compliance. Experience working with OSHA, US EPA and state-level compliance programs and regulations.
- In lieu of (3) years of experience, a Master’s degree in occupational safety, occupational health, engineering, environmental science, or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university is acceptable.
- Knowledge of Federal and State Environmental laws, regulations, codes, and best management practices.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials management and environmental regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships quickly and effectively at all levels throughout the company.
- Skills and experience in employee development and training.
- Ability to work with people in a culturally diverse environment.
- Demonstrate effective communication with Executive Management, Front Line Supervision as well as other employees.
- High level of initiative, teamwork, and ownership.
- Ability to use a computer, email, video conference tools and office software.
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- Education assistance to support your learning journey
- A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence