EHS Specialist

General Summary

The EHS Specialist is an internal employee who will be directly involved in all aspects of EHS (compliance, program evaluation, inspections, documentation, safety committee) and ISO / e-Stewards (renewal of certifications, internal audits, documentation) while developing and carrying out environmental, health, safety, quality, and ISO initiatives for each facility and the company as a whole.

Essential Job Functions

• Support all Environmental Health, Safety reporting, audits and functions

• In coordination with the Director of EHS and General Manager, complete and file EHS documentation for URT facilities as directed

• Respond to employee, customer and General Manager requests for documentation

• Plans, conducts and/or coordinates semi-annual safety audits and industrial hygiene surveys at all corporate sites

• Participate in ongoing development of an effective, safe and healthy work environment, including, but not limited to updating corporate safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and programs

• Provide appropriate updates and reports to management team as necessary

• In coordination with the Director of EHS, coordinate and facilitate Management Review Meetings

• Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with critical safety and health problems

• Reviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas

• Provides guidance to site Safety Committees

• Manages & maintains Incident Reporting Database (SpiceWorks)

• Assist the Director of EHS with environmental analysis, audits and documentation

• Provide assistance in all other areas of corporate EHS as assigned, including downstream vendor qualification audits – overnight travel may be required

• Work directly with management team to identify, create and update procedures and work instructions required for certification/re-certification

• Maintain documentation as it relates to the ISO process regarding Downstream vendors; BOLs, permits, etc.

• In coordination with the Director of EHS, help train a team of internal auditors to perform periodic internal audits to test procedures and work instructions

• Assist in the coordination of audits by external parties

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical skill set – ability to analyze problem and develop meaningful solutions

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Advanced oral and written communications, conveying information effectively, modifying delivery to meet the needs of varying audiences

• Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities

• Pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy of reports and data

• Work effectively and efficiently individually and within work teams

• Maintain high degree of focus and motivation

• Demonstrated ability to find better and more efficient ways of doing things

• Flexible/adaptive to change

• Creative problem solver

• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

• Good attention to detail, analytics, communication and presentation skills

• Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others

• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and cross functionally

• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, work overhead, walk and kneel for extended periods.

• Ability to multi-task, manage time, work under pressure, and meet deadlines required

• Ability to occasionally travel to other URT facilities or vendor facilities

• Occasional availability to work across all shifts in operation to provide necessary training

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) helpful; Speak, read and write English at a professional level required

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in EHS or related; relevant EHS/ISO and business experience, particularly in recycling, will be considered in lieu of a relevant degree.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending