EH&S Specialist

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

Job Summary
The EHS Specialist function utilizes the existing procedures and their acquired knowledge toprovide EHS technical support to the Plant through coordination of EHS activities and programs.This role supports the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the environmental,health, and safety systems for the plant.
As the EHS Specialist, you will work collaboratively with the Corporate EHS team, PlantManagement, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering team members and focus on variousprojects and initiatives within these teams.

Essential Duties

• Review accidents and incidents, conduct field audits and reporting and oversee EHScorrective actions.

• Coordinate with Plant Manager, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering Departmentson facility, safety, and personnel training deficiencies through site audits and inspections.

• Support EHS management system through proactive engagement with the EHSprogram champions

• Survey employee population to identify safety concerns and implement correctiveactions to address.

• Learn and conduct industrial hygiene sampling, reporting, and compliance with the goalof meeting the SGI target of of all allowable limits.

• Ensure that Corporate EHS management practices are embedded in the operation andthese management practices are driving the appropriate behavior.

• Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system,and enable the successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.

• Utilizing the EHS Enterprise System (Velocity - EHS) - record and analyze accident andincident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions, emphasizingpro-active intervention.

• Partner with plant leadership and operators, ensuring that the plant is free from risks tothe environment, health, and safety.

• Conduct accident investigations, together with site management develop a response toMSHA citations and challenges to citations as warranted.

• Conduct required environmental sampling, reporting and permitting in coordination withthe Corporate Environmental Manager.

• Assist with the new employee completion of EHS training for all employees.

• Partner with plant leadership to ensure that accident and incident investigations areconducted in a timely, effective, and thorough manner to determine root cause andprevention measures.

• Conduct all plant visits/tours by government agencies.

• Ensure the findings of accident investigations, safety inspections, audits, and riskassessments are brought to the attention of leadership and others who may be affected.

• Coordinate with appropriate industry related vendors, internal stakeholders, and SMEs,related to the EHS needs of the organization.

• Coordinate HS training and records across the plant (Engineering, Maintenance, Adminetc.)

• Support plant leadership on capital project planning to align sustainability efforts withcapital and engineering projects

Competencies

• Safety Focus

• Coaching

• Delivering High Impact Presentations

• Influencing

• Initiating Action

• Decision Making

• Communication

• Positivie Approach

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree required; Preferably in Occupational Environmental, Health & Safety,Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Engineering or related field Required

• Experience with training and auditing

• 2 years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience (Preferred)

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Continue to build knowledge of the company and processes

• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)

• An assertive approach to solving problems

• Ability to prioritize, to multitask, and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Computer (intermediate knowledge)

• G-Suite (Google) GMail, Sheets, Docs, Slides (intermediate) (or similar)

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hazardous energy sources, mobile equipment, ergonomics, machinesafeguarding, electrical safety, fire prevention, elevated work surfaces, respiratory protection, hazard communication, and other major safety standards

• Basic knowledge of EHS theories and practices

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies

• Basic knowledge with MSHA regulations and handling inspections

• Budget Management (basic knowledge)

Leadership/Supervisor Experience

• Strong leadership skills

• Provides guidance to team members

• Accountable for own contributions

Travel Requirements: 10% domestically

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.