EHS Specialist US (62705)
Duncan, US, 29334
Objective of Job
Advise operational management on the subjects of industrial/occupational/environmental safety/fire protection as well as monitor and implement relevant measures and assure compliance for North America and any support for Central and the Americas as applicable.
Principal Activities
- Consolidation of requirements and planed measures of the sites within the region
- In compliance with central specifications help to shape and develop global and regional specific standards and strategies
- Duty of escalation in cases of breach of compliance, law and governance through a defines escalation procedure
- Create of a region/ county specific overview regarding possible risks and countermeasures
- Support of central topics in consideration of regional specifics
- Advisory to the region in regards to requirements of Health & Safety, fire and environmental protection and corporate security
- Monitoring of specific projects in the region and on site
- Conducting Audits in the sites or the region
- Technical Leadership of the SI-3 (EHS) employees in the region
- Implementation of the EHS – policy in the region
- Ensuring implementation and training activities for the required management system standards (ISO 14001, ISO 148001 and ISO 50001) in the region
- KPI – Reporting for the region
- Ensuring the support structure for plants in the region
- Applying best practice from other locations in the region
- Oversee workers compensation claims by collaborating with injured employees, supervisor, and insurance provider, implementation of workers compensation policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
- Associates Degree in related business field or equivalent work experience in a related field
- 30/OSHA
- Train the Trainer certification
- DOT Haz Material
- EHS fire protection standards
- Managerial or technical job related knowledge for 3-5 years in EHS
- Safety and Health regualtions 3-5 years
- Good knowledge base of GHS compliance
Company Benefits
- Competitive Pay Structure
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Great Paid Time off and Holidays
- Company Match 401k Program
Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina