EHS SPECIALIST

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Company: Career Counselors

Location: Irvine, CA 92620

Description:

Company Description

Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies used in the aerospace industry

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the EHS role are to:
  • Establish a strong, working relationship with the Facility & Maintenance leaders as the Functional Manager for this position.
    • In addition to daily interactions, establish weekly meeting to exchange information about the site activities, needs for support, risks, upcoming EHS related events, e.g. audits, training, inspections, etc.
    • Support Maintenance team members with Genusus training requirements & other ILT and outside training.

Establish, maintain and support the site's safety/ergonomics committee.

o Vendor management for sharps, first aid cabinets, AED/Oxygen, machine guarding, etc
Track facility specific EHS performance and compliance metrics and communicate EHS goals to all site employees.

o Monthly safety updates

o Develop & maintain the RAIL for Near Misses/Safety suggestions
Ensure EHS metrics are reported monthly to Corporate.
Complete the appropriate personal and personnel training to remain compliant to current requirements.

o Audio & Vision testing, coordinate respiratory testing & training, First Aid, CPR/AED, BBP
Update the learning management system training modules as required; release new required training courses and dates to maintain compliance with CalOSHA, Federal and Corporate requirements.

o Work with HR to create the New Hire Safety Training schedule and provide communications and training.
Conduct workplace EHS & JSA assessments in current state and as operations change to ensure safety requirements are in place at all times.
Ensure environmental and safety priorities have been established consistent with assessments, audits and the facility policy.
Ensure that the facility is in compliance with applicable environmental and safety requirements (customer, legal, corporate, other).

o Perform EHS PM activities monthly - SPCC, SWPPP, AED's Eye wash & shower stations.

o Water sampling during rain events

o Managing vendor safety: Contractor Work Safety Authorization forms & vendor safety orientations before work starts.
Incorporate environmental and safety concerns into standard operating procedures, maintenance work orders, TPM, etc.
Assess the environmental impact of facility operations, existing and new chemicals/ products. Make recommendations relative to associated safety and environmental requirements.

o Perform weekly Chemical Storage container inventory & inspection for hazardous waste container conditions, grounding, labeling and volumes.

o Perform weekly hazardous materials storage inspection (batteries, universal waste, satellite accumulation bins)
Provide written instruction to guide environmental and safety performance as needed throughout the facility.
Represent the site during regular and unannounced audits and agency visits.
Establish and implement corrective action procedures for noncompliance situations and obstacles to improvement.
Develop standard evaluation and communication processes to ensure customer requirements are given appropriate priority.
Identify all legal, environmental and safety requirements applicable to the facility.
Establish and maintain written programs/procedures/policies for compliance programs (hazard communications, spill preventions, etc.).
Prepare and submit regulatory reports to local, state, federal and corporate entities as required.
Monitor legislative changes and make recommendations based on their potential impact to the business.
Write and implement procedures to achieve EHS priorities.
Ensure that a formal document management process is in place to meet all audit requirements.
Achieve continual improvement of the EHS management system and EHS performance.

Education:

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.

Advanced, professional EHS certification is desired.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.

Professional EHS certification is desired.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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