Description
The EHS Specialist will perform a wide variety of functions related to planning, maintaining, and ensuring proper environmental, health, and safety precautions within the organization. Employees also promote understanding of and compliance with federal, State, and local regulatory mandates.
Position will serve Tri-County Industries, Inc. and Tri-County Landfill located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and may require travel to various facilities in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. No overnight travel is required. Employee will be on call 24/7. Employee will be reimbursed for mileage incurred as a result of required travel.
Responsibilities
• Train and orient new hire employees; provide routine training for employees in accordance with regulations and approved plans; and develop and customize training materials. Training accounts for approximately 50% of the position.
• Implement environmental and safety programs; and enforce EHS policies and regulations.
• Suggest resources and solutions to execute improvements related to EHS issues.
• Compile data and assist in the preparation of reports for submission to various regulatory agencies.
• Enter data and upload files into the Safety Management System (SMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS). Demonstrate the ability to perform this task with precision.
• Engage in incident investigations; and compile and submit Safety Manager Reports in a timely manner and in accordance with Company standards.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and driver audits; document and maintain these records; analyze data for trends; and prepare reports.
• Gather, organize, and prepare environmental samples for testing according to prescribed standards; organize and record data and prepare summaries and charts for review and analysis.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, photographs, and sketches to describe and certify work performed and provide evidence for legal action.
• Perform similar work as required.
Job Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental or Safety Management, or related field; 2 years of experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, DEP and EPA regulations.
• Ability to conduct visual inspection of facilities and negotiate uneven and rough terrain in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to provide information verbally, non-verbally, and in writing using language style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience; read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply legal, technical, and complex environmental guidelines, documents, records, and reports; speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively; and write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate, and impartial reports, narratives, summaries, and recommendations.
• Apply technical procedures used in investigating, identifying, and correcting safety, environmental and hazardous materials problems.
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines; identify and effectively handle multiple activities and resources necessary to perform job assignments; organize, process, and evaluate data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions; and use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments.
• Work cooperatively with others and build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during the course of work, including responding effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion, or concern expressed by others; contribute to group efforts with ideas and suggestions; and understand and accept differences in attitudes toward safety/environmental problems and regulations.
• Perform advanced functions in word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in all engagements with employees, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow instructions of supervisor.
• Foster a harassment-free workplace and adhere to all corporate policies.
Special Requirements
• Employee must adhere to all site safety rules and regulations. Employee will be asked to provide their own safety shoes.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
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