EHS Specialist (REQ856)

EHS Specialist Cape Girardeau, MO How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow? Join the Cape Girardeau – Spartech Team! EHS Specialist is an on-site position that provides strategic assistance to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of: OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations as well as any other associated regulations. Lead development of a risk aware/risk mitigation culture facility where employees are contributing to self-accountability and risk mitigation efforts. Requirements Essential Duties & Responsibilities Obtains and maintains all applicable regulatory permits (air, stormwater, sanitary, waste). Reviews/prepares all annual OSHA and environmental reports and maintains supporting documentation. Provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA, local, state & federal environmental and DOT regulations. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall Health and Safety performance across the site. Responsible for the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program for the plant. Maintain all facility EHS records and KPIs. Participates in chemical and material review. Maintains chemical inventory for the site. Manages all Corporate Standards and Processes. Manages and facilitates internal audit and inspection programs related to environment, health and safety. Provides technical support and guidance to the review of equipment modifications, risk assessments, and capital installations. Lead and actively participate in site safety committee and cross-plant teams. Leads investigations for all safety incidents, and injuries in conjunction with operations, maintenance and HR. Coordinates evaluation, purchase and distribution of safety equipment and supplies. Manages site injuries and incidents including workers’ compensation programs and guidelines. Develops hazard control practices and programs in conjunction with corporate EHS. Supports compliance with installation, maintenance, and auditing of all security, fire protection equipment and alarms. Stays up to date on regulatory requirements. Supports new hire orientation training. Other duties as assigned. Training: Provides education and training for new employees and existing facility personnel on appropriate EHS programs. Analyzes training system effectiveness to identify and correct opportunities for improvement. Ensures training records and supporting documentation are current and maintained as appropriate. Maintains training system to ensure that supervisors/managers are aware of training needs for employees. Participation in Board of Review where necessary as an opportunity to improve plant training system. Prepare weekly reports summarizing key training data, activities and upcoming needs. Participation in projects, teams as required Other duties as assigned. Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related technical…