EHS Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

$2000 RETENTION BONUS

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EHS Compliance Specialist

In this position, you will ensure that our organization complies with required safety & environmental regulations, laws, and policies. The Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Specialist's responsibilities include delivering employee training, evaluating compliance activities, and acting as a liaison between the organization and external agencies.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain EHS programs that encompasses, applicable local, state, federal regulations relevant to the organization’s operations.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis to identify potential (safety and environmental) hazards.
• Consult with internal team and external sources on hazard mitigation, PPE requirements, processes that do not comply and best practices.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained on the proper use of equipment, safety hazards, and environmental aspects of business
• Act as a liaison between the organization and various external agencies (examples include but are not limited to workers comp insurance, OSHA)
• Investigate safety & environmental related accidents, incidents and near misses and property damage.
  1. Write incident reports based on the investigations and work with the team on corrective actions.
  2. Maintain 300 Log & 301 forms
  3. Report to Workers Comp as needed
  4. Work with management to determine available modified or alternate work options for employees who cannot perform their regular job duties due to workplace injury or illness.
• Record keeping and reporting for safety and environmental reporting regulations. (examples include but are not limited to CDP Reporting, Sara II, Toxic Release Inventory)
• Monitor and manage waste disposal, recycling, and pollution control initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits to identify, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of EHS program.
• Oversee Safety Committee to reduce incidents.
• Develop compliance related preventative maintenance measures and ensure they are performed in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the external Audits concerning Safety and Environmental Compliance.
• Coordinate emergency response plans and drills
• Submit recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, reliable with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines
• OSHA Certification, desired (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, MTI L1 / L2)
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
• Understanding of Export Control (EAR/ ITAR) regulations, desired
• Willing to learn new skills and concepts as business needs evolve
• Effective Time management and organizational skills
• Possess fundamental written and verbal communication skills.
  1. Effectively communicate with team members and external stakeholders
  2. Be fluent (written and verbal) in the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including experience preparing documents such as 8D's
• Understanding of ISO 14001
• Experience with Internal Auditing (IATF16949, AS9100 and/or ISO14001 Internal Auditor certification, desired)
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• CPR / First Aid / AED Certified (or willing to obtain)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA guidelines, and workers' compensation processes

• Ability to travel between SMI facilities - Must possess a valid driver’s license
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience is preferred

Work Environment:

Climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a moderate noise level. In this position, you are working a full-time schedule, must be able to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

Work Location: In person (Ability to travel between SMI facilities)

Benefits – starts the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match plus employer contribution
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Company-paid Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Benefits – Additional:

• Paid Time Off available after 60 days of employment
• 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
• Quarterly bonus program

Employment Criteria:

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available

We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.