EHS Specialist

Description

Position Title – EHS Specialist I

No bio-hazard (blood, or human/animal sourced materials). However, we do have some locations with contaminated soils (lead, arsenic, solvents) so HAZWOPER knowledge/awareness would be helpful.

Location/Site North Chicago, IL

Work shift (days/times) – day shift, generally 7-330. No hybrid or WFH allowed.

Weekends included (Y/N) – Only in event of emergency or scheduled weekend work that required supervision, would be paid in the event that was required.

Remote, 100% Onsite or Hybrid Onsite Schedule – Onsite

Travel required (Y/N) – N

Possible temp to perm position – would consider it after we see how it goes.

Top 3-5 skills needed –

• Ability to quickly build effective working relationships with internal/external colleagues, stakeholders, and contractors
• Microsoft office proficiency
• Ability to wear PPE for prolonged periods of time, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and hearing protection, at minimum

Purpose:

• Implement and maintain health and safety (EHS) programs, as assigned, to ensure regulatory and internal compliance and reduce safety risks to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• The position will be based out of the North Chicago campus but will have responsibilities at a number of campuses across Lake County.
• The ability to effectively assess safety risk, drive safety improvement initiatives, engage with a variety of functional teams “in the field,” and to develop/deliver training will be critical components of this role. The focus of this position will be on Health & Safety, rather than Environmental.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safety oversight and guidance across a variety of campuses and settings, including maintenance, warehousing, construction; includes significant field work that may be outside
• Complete risk assessments (i.e., job hazard analyses, HAZOPs, etc.)
• Monitor regulatory requirements/trends, conduct impact analyses, and implement programs to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards
• Develop and deliver training that meets the needs of the trainee and/or business
• Identify and drive improvements that reduce the risk profile and improve the safety of overall organization
• Communicate compliance status to management and stakeholders
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement action plans that prevent similar incidents from occurring.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional team meetings as a representative of the EHS team
• Serve as an EHS subject matter expert
• Produce deliverables that meet milestones and drive initiatives to completion 

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree (EHS-related, Engineering, Science) plus 4+ years of EHS-related experience
• Ability to work on their feet for extended periods of times and traverse across large campuses, both inside and outside
• Self-starter with proven track record of engaging with teams across a variety of functions
• Ability to establish measurable project goals, implement plans, and prioritize work demands
• Ability to develop procedures and policies that meet business objectives
• Ability to constructively resolve differences

Well-rounded safety experience and significant knowledge of OSHA regulations in areas including:

• Machine Guarding
• LOTO
• Hot Work
• Confined Spaces
• Ergonomics
• HazCom
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Working at Heights
• Personal Protection
• Emergency Response
• Contractor/Construction Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Incident Investigation