EHS Specialist II - Henrico, United States - Fareva USA

Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The EHS Specialist II will provide subject matter expertise on Health and Safety (H/S) and take an active role in ensuring that H/S requirements and regulations are satisfied in the routine operation of the Richmond Facility. Interface with third party contractors and certification agencies to ensure that the site maintains H/S excellence. Assist in the development of goals and objectives for the site based on the maintenance of EHS Excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that H/S regulatory requirements are met, and provide support to staff in accomplishing these goals
• Support the site's operation as a contract manufacturer by managing, developing and implementing H/S processes. Key elements of the include: review of raw materials, industrial hygiene review of potential employee exposures and subsequent engineering controls, storage and handling requirements, Process Safety Management (PSM) potential impacts, and potential training requirements
• Help manage GHS program and evaluate new chemicals introduced at the site
• Oversee site Respiratory Protection Program
• Perform operational readiness reviews as required, HazOps risk assessments and other safety reviews as required.
• Schedule and lead monthly department safety meetings
• Act as H/S liaison for monthly safety committee meetings
• Ensure department safety committee inspections are performed at the required frequency, action items are developed and tracked
• Assist in creating and distributing weekly toolbox talks
• Conduct follow up investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all H/S training classes
• Implement H/S programs in compliance with site SOPs and OHSA
• Assists with internal and external inspections & audits (EPA, VADEQ, FDA, DEA, DOT)
• Interact with all departments at the site, as well as with third parties and customers during audits and new product proposal meetings
• Oversee site environmental stewardship
• Manage VEEP (Virginia Environmental Excellence Program) environmental stewardship & pollution preventative activities
• Capture site utility usage and savings
• Act as a lead for quarterly Energy Council meetings
• Implement waste programs as per site SOP's and in compliance with DOT rules
• Develop, review/revise SOPs
• Help with implementation of waste programs as per site SOP's and in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Assist with site wide spill response team
• Ensure government and company reporting requirements are met
• Support EHS training related documentation and recordkeeping
• Review and document site Refrigerant Management Program

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related scientific or management discipline.
• 5 years of relevant work experience for those with Bachelor's degree in EHS relevant discipline.
• Certification in recognized EHS specialties' (CSP, CIH) or professional licensure may be considered equivalent to up to 3 years of work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of H/S local, state and federal regulations.
• Strong background of chemical knowledge and hazardous waste handling requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable giving presentations to audiences of all kinds.
• Must be detail-oriented and a team-player
• Must have knowledge of the technology and typical site operations
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Basic Computer Skills to include PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person