Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the environmental, health & safety specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for site managers with advice and assistance regarding their obligations under new and existing UK environmental, health and safety regulations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of environmental compliance
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 quality management systems a core requirement
• Understanding of basic project management / scheduling skills
• Evidence of continuous improvement efforts that have positively impacted programs, preferably across large organizations
• Impacts of industrial operations on employees through ergonomic principles is preferred
• Working knowledge of machine and electrical safety including machine guarding and LO/TO programs is preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management program is preferred
• EHS management systems including OHSAS-18001 and ISO14001 preferred

In response to your job posting for environmental, health & safety specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical and regulatory expertise to ensure occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance at the assigned location.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prefer ASP, CSP, CHMM or CIH or similar certifications
• Work in office areas, manufacturing areas, outside, controlled and cleanroom environments and laboratories
• Can be exposed to noise, chemicals and weather
• May work outside
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge in environmental, health and safety regulations
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite, CMS, Tracer, Compliance Suite, DOT)
• BS in Chemistry or related discipline preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of environmental, health & safety specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support with Environmental, Health, Safety and Security programs to ensure regulatory compliance and continuously improve performance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintain, update, understand, and be ready to implement our emergency response plan
• Maintain and inspect emergency supplies
• Incident/Injury response, documentation and conducting root cause analysis
• Conduct and analyze evacuation drills and ensure earthquake preparedness
• Maintain evacuation list and map and evacuation supplies at front desk
• Design and conduct, new employee, regular, refresher, and annual training
• Regularly review existing processes, chemistry, and equipment to ensure safety and compliance and look for improvements if needed
• Maintain Hazardous Communication Program by entering SDS’s into online database as they arrive and remove them when no longer on-site

Please consider me for the environmental, health & safety specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for necessary reporting to SH&E and Site Manager regarding the site’s environmental, health, and safety compliance and recommends necessary improvements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials Management, and Environmental Safety
• Knowledge of EHS management systems
• Understand various OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, DOT/IATA regulations
• Strong computer literacy and application proficiency
• Prefer CIH, CSP, CHMM or other environmental certification
• Prefer experience at a Voluntary Protection Program site
• Confined Space Entry and ERT training related stresses
• Chemical exposures

I would like to submit my application for the environmental, health & safety specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for field health and safety support to plant operations and projects personnel, including the coordination of on-site Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• General knowledge and understanding of ergonomic principles and evaluation techniques
• Experience with ATF explosive regulations and explosive safety practices is preferred
• Knowledge of safe handling practices for occupant safety pyrotechnic devices, is preferred
• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, ) preferred
• Specialized knowledge of Federal and State environmental health and safety regulations and requirements to include workers compensation, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, CAA, PSM/RMP, SPPP/SPCC, DOT, OSHA and EPA
• Excellent computer/MS office skills in order to develop, maintain and track training materials and training records
• Knowledge of ISO 14001Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 9001 Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Project Management experience/exposure, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping preferred