EHS Specialist

Job description

Job Description

The EHS Specialist has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at the Veolia Guelph/Ancaster, Canada facility. The EHS Specialist will strive to provide a healthy and accident-free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The EHS Specialist will counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead activities which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Lead and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion
• Analyze data and audit processes which drive compliance in Ergonomics, Noise, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Machine Guarding
• Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports Provide EHS support to manufacturing departments and leaders in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, New Product Introduction, Incoming Material Approval System, and support the Management of Change Program and conduct safety inspections
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Promote behavior-based safety
• Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control

Qualifications

Key Characteristics Passion for environmental, health, and safety-related matters Enthusiastic trainer Organized and attentive to details Self-motivated Qualifications Education & Experience: Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience At least
• 5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical (or industrial) manufacturing facility Preferred Professional certification(s) such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Related professional certification(s) or currently in process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees Working knowledge in ergonomics, noise, confined space, machine guarding, and chemical approvals Experience in Industrial Hygiene Experience with PHA and starting up new operations
• Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Working Conditions Less than 10% travel
• Ability to work in a chemical environment