Specialist EHS

 SCOPE: The EHS Specialist is responsible to assess current facilities and personnel and to convey the assessed information back to facility personnel and management in a concise manner to ensure current and future agency compliance and employee well-being. This is performed by maintaining current knowledge of present and/or proposed OSHA, EPA, DOT, & FDEP regulations; ensuring that all training requirements and record keeping requirements are being met; and by working closely with facility personnel to ensure all Environmental/Safety issues are addressed in a timely and cost effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•         Comply with all OSHA mandated training requirements by providing training and retaining proper documentation

•         Date enter all training, injuries, etc. and all statistical data compilation and retain records

•         Conducts safety, health, and environmental audits and reviews

•         Assists in developing, implementing and updating environmental/safety/industrial hygiene programs

•         Track and maintain MSDS and chemical data to comply with agency expectations

•         Report and comply with all EPA, FDEP and local environmental regulations

•         Coordinate and meet the requirements for all DOT regulations regarding the shipping of waste streams

•         Assist supervisors and managers completing incident investigations

•         Process proper paperwork for PPE reimbursement

•         Conduct all hearing and respiratory fit tests as needed

•         Make recommendations for PPE Hazard Assessments and PPE Selection

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•         Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production requirements

•         Attend training seminars for certification issuance of job related required Agency management certifications such as triennial DOT, annual RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Specialist  and other training as necessary. These will be required to be maintained to perform job related duties

•         Assist HR Department with special projects as needed

•         Some travel may be required

•         May be asked to perform within physical requirements including, but not limited to 40 lb. single person lift, kneeling, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Ability to wear fall protection devices as needed when working at heights above 4 feet.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Dosimeters
• Force gauges and meters

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1.       SAFETY: Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.

2.       QUALITY: Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company’s quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.

3.       FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.

4.       INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.

5.       TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of E-ONE and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.

6.       CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies.

7.       LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.

8.       ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.

9.       CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.

10.     DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

11.      DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•         Must have AA/AS degree in industrial safety or hygiene, biology or chemistry.

•         Must have detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes

•         Knowledge of safety and industrial hygiene or environmental compliance programs and procedures preferred

•         Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDEP, NFPA, SARA III, ADA, Worker’s compensation and other related regulations a plus

•         Certified Fire Protection Specialist, desired

•         Possession of OSHA 501 and/or 511 certification highly desired

•         3-5 years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

2.       Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

3.       Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

4.       Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

5.       Crouching/Crawling/Reaching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.  Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

6.       Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.

7.       Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

8.       The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment

9.       The worker is required to wear a respirator and is therefore required to pass a pulmonary function test.

10.     The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat            or exposure to chemicals.

The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in New York is  <<$58,500 – $90,000>>.  This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay-for-performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.

This information applies to roles covered by New York State’s pay transparency law.  Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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