EHS Specialist Job Description
EHS specialist
provides strategic assistance to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of: 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, 555 CFR Explosive Regulations, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, EPA Waste Regulations, and any other associated regulations pertaining to the domestic and international shipping of hazardous goods.
EHS Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Completes all required OSHA and environmental reports
Identifying continuous improvement opportunities to improve overall Health and Safety performance across the site
Managing and facilitating internal audit and inspection programs related to Health and Safety
Provide Health and Safety technical expertise to the review of equipment modifications, ATEX assessments and capital installations
Providing education and training to facility personnel on appropriate safety and environmental programs
Providing Health and Safety technical support for site specific initiatives and projects
Assist with the design, implementation, maintenance and review of the sites Environmental program to ensure compliance with legislative, corporate and industry requirements
Provide Environmental advice and technical expertise in the form of policies, guidelines, procedures including practical involvement and demonstrations thereby fulfilling the legal requirement of a competent person
Help maintain the Environmental Management programme to ensure full compliance with Corporate and Statutory requirements including IPPC requirements
Perform periodic evaluations to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies and regulatory requirements
EHS Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for EHS Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, ASP, CSP, OSHA, CHST, CIH, CMSP, OHST, ISO, EHS
Education for EHS Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the EHS specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Health, Engineering, Industrial, Science, Education, Technical, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Manufacturing, Management
Skills for EHS Specialist
Desired skills for EHS specialist include:
OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
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Regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
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Desired experience for EHS specialist includes:
Implementation of the EHS programs aimed at reducing injury and illness rates, enhancing communication in the workforce and ensuring regulatory compliance
Conduct daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly inspections to ensure compliance with EHS programs on remote locations, offsite facilities, and in house
Collect and input data pertaining to employee, extras, and actors man hours, verifying accuracy
Collection, review and trend analysis of injury and illness data
Coordinate and assist with safety committee meetings, production safety meetings, trainings, orientations
Assist with the evaluation and selection of Personal Protective Equipment
EHS Specialist Examples
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EHS Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an EHS specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for EHS specialist
- Monitor and ensure adequate Environmental Health and Safety records are maintained
- Help identify HSE training needs throughout the site and develop/implement the necessary training and retraining programmes to ensure compliance with Corporate Standards and Local Legislation
- Oversees the facility safety and environmental programs
- Verifies facility is complaint with all required safety and environmental regulations
- Performs routine safety and environmental compliance audits
- Stays abreast of changing safety and environmental regulations and their potential impact on the facility
- Participate on national and corporate teams as needed to assist in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures as required by the SBU or local legislation
- Coordinate with management and supervisors to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Assessments Series
- Coordinate with management and supervisors to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- Coordinating the renewal of the SEVESO III/COMAH Safety Report
Qualifications for EHS specialist
- Participate in Incident and Accident Investigations to determine root-cause and ensure identified issues are addressed
- Interface effectively with outside agencies, vendors, set medics, and all levels of employees as directed by EHS Director
- BS Degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field
- Willingness to work on the field and on weekends with short notice
- Must be available to work all shifts, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends, and hurricane emergencies
- Must have strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office Suite
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an EHS specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for EHS specialist
- Be willing to work with in established guideline for the continual improvement on Safety, Health and Environmental
- Cross train on environmental regulations such as RCRA to be the backup resource for the Environmental Engineer
- Perform and participate in audits to the Environment, Health and Safety programs
- Performing safety assessments for new product introductions
- Managing the facility's high risk work programs to identify and implement program element improvements
- Managing the facility's loss prevention, emergency management and life safety programs to identify and implement program element improvements
- Working with the facility stakeholders, providing leadership to the development of a positive and engaged safety culture within the facility
- Undertake and provide technical support for the site as required
- Develop, implement, and support comprehensive EHS programs and initiatives that comply with regulatory requirements and promote employee participation and accountability
- Develop and conduct training in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
Qualifications for EHS specialist
- A Degree in a science, engineering or related discipline
- A degree or diploma in Health and Safety
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role with experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
- Five (5) years' practical experience in the Environmental area preferably within a pharmaceutical or related industry is a prerequisite for the position
- IPPC License, Environmental Management Systems, Aspects Management, Dangerous goods transportation, waste management, Waste Improvement Projects, waste water treatment, Air Emissions, Emissions monitoring, Project Management (including capital projects)
- Demonstrated Project Management experience (including capital projects)
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an EHS specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for EHS specialist
- Assist in the implementation and development of multiple health, safety and environmental tasks including, but not limited to, employee and contractor safety, safety training, incident investigation, emergency response, industrial hygiene monitoring, facility and vessel security plans, waste management and SWPPP, SPCC plans
- Promote EHS awareness by building on existing culture and programs strengths, contributing communication with all level employees, and promoting positive reinforcement of safety and health
- Assist Operations in performing job safety analysis and perform risk assessments on critical job tasks
- Participate in incident investigation, root cause analysis, recordkeeping, and follow-up
- Develop and implement comprehensive EH&S programs and initiatives that comply with regulatory requirements and promote employee participation and accountability
- Make recommendations for prevention based on results of investigations
- Build, direct, and ensure effective implementation of a performance management system
- Coordinates safety training for all plant personnel
- Provides coaching to plant personnel to help improve overall safety
- Performs safety orientation for all facility contractors
Qualifications for EHS specialist
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage activities to meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables
- College degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Proficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office programs, Outlook
- A minimum of two years of experience working with EHS compliance and management systems preferably within facility operations
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field with safety-related subjects
- A minimum of two years of experience in Health and Safety field
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of EHS specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for EHS specialist
- Leads the facility employee safety committee
- Lead and coordinate safety process efforts in the commercial sales / service office as directed by the District Manager
- Organize and conduct EHS related training of associates
- Monitor, analyze & report lost time accidents & work related incidents with a focus on reduction of incidents, frequency and severity of workers compensation claims and improve case management
- Network and partner with other safety coordinators in the region and other sales offices as appropriate
- Ensure the Safety Committee meets on a regular basis and completes action items in a timely manner
- Participate in investigation of accidents and ensures corrective actions are implemented and completed
- Oversee the administration of the workers' compensation program, administering the return to work program and being responsible for case management
- Develops and maintains procedures and standards
- Assists in the resolution of EHS problems
Qualifications for EHS specialist
- Ability to collaborate with personnel on all levels of the organization contractors/vendors to support safety objectives
- Must be able to move and lift 50 pounds
- Must be medically fit to wear a negative pressure respirator
- Knowledge of safety requirements, fundamentals of safety education, industrial safety, risk management, and the application of data automation to the safety function highly desired
- Experience with health and safety through an internship is required
- Certifications – CSP and/or analytical certifications preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of EHS specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for EHS specialist
- Maintain an updated and satisfactory Safety Policy, Safety Statement and Safety Manual
- Ensure effective EH&S training of all employees
- Monitor EH&S performance on-site through regular audits, checks and inspections
- Co-ordinate the setting of EH&S goals on-site
- Coordinate continual improvement programs on emergency response programs
- Carry out on-site risk assessments
- Ensure adequate monitoring of all significant safety risks throughout the plant including, ergonomics, hazardous environments, chemicals, fumes vapours, noise, mechanical, electrical, biological and radiological exposures
- Maintain Emergency Equipment under remit of EHS Department
- Organise and chair regular safety committee meetings
- Review method statements, permit contractors, undertake contractor inductions and maintain records of contractors
Qualifications for EHS specialist
- Completion of a degree or certificate in occupational health and safety, safety sciences or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years practical safety experience in a previous role
- Assists in the development and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and methods to drive overall EHS performance excellence
- Supports EHS in driving and sustaining a comprehensive and pro-active safety culture
- Assists in the development of EHS processes and procedures that reduce accidents, injuries and losses and prevents regulatory violations
- Participate in EHS committee meetings as a technical resource