EHS Specialist

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $500 per Year Wellness Incentive 
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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EHS Specialist

The EHS Specialist is responsible for the effective deployment of the Hydrite Environmental, Health, and Safety program to ensure a safe environment for our Visalia team and ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Integrate the company’s safety, health and environmental programs in a manner that promotes 100% compliance with applicable laws, permits, policies and procedures.
• Identify conditions and practices that could lead to injury, property damage, chemical release, business interruption or non-compliance through observation or informal and formal audits.
• Manage the incident/near-miss investigation system at each facility to ensure the timeliness of all activities in compliance with SOP.
• Manage environmental permits to ensure compliance at the facility.
• Manage MOC process at each facility to ensure all are executed as required by SOP.
• Review of all existing PPE certifications and draft any new as required.
• Perform product/process specific compliance audits.
• Manage IH monitoring program at each facility.
• Manage PSM program at each facility to ensure all procedures and training are kept current.
• Manage the confined space rescue program. Must make sure the inventory list is kept current and rescue equipment is available and in satisfactory condition.
• Schedule, facilitate, track and perform JSAs.
• Keep all contractor safety training current and update training as changes are made.
• Serve as primary contact at each location for agency inspectors.
• Manage emergency response program at each facility to ensure training and compliance are maintained and all responders are qualified.
• Act as First Aid coordinator for each facility. Responsible for scheduling training, maintaining equipment, maintaining BBP control plans and vaccinations.
• Act as Safety Committee Chairperson for each facility. Schedule meetings, track minutes and report findings to Operations Managers.
• Participate in LEPC regularly in conjunction with plant management.
• Assist with chemical disposal and profiling at each facility as required.
• Coordinate medical monitoring as required for each facility, including respirator usage.
• Assess and draft proposals addressing any ergonomic issues in each facility.
• Coordinate with local EMT and hospitals to assure capabilities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the EHS Regional Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Sciences or similar required.
• Three to five years work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, CalARP, and EPA regulatory requirements.
• PSM working knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with employees and management.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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