Job Details
EHS Safety Specialist
Bartlett, IL
65,000-75,000+5% Bonus
- Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Develop health and safety procedures for all company areas.
- Schedule and conduct training covering emergency procedures, workplace safety, and relevant topics.
- Monitor compliance with safety procedures.
- Prepare inspection reports documenting findings.
- Maintain accessible safety data sheets.
- Manage on-site Safety Committees and follow up on actions when necessary.
- Handle all environmental reporting and ensure compliance.
- Establish and conduct preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
- Oversee and update the Emergency Action Plan, handle injury and incident notifications, conduct accident investigations, and provide case management.
- Maintain OSHA compliance, submit reports, and handle safety-related correspondence.
- Conduct emergency response drills and schedule safety-related training.
- Lead Risk Assessment activities and ensure completion of corrective actions.
- Champion Behavior-based Safety program and initiatives, providing feedback to employees.
- Lead management of change and pre-safety start-up reviews on new equipment.
- Assist inspection personnel from various agencies.
- Oversee purchasing and distribution of personal protective equipment and first aid supplies.
- Manage inspections of fire extinguishers, eye-wash stations, exit lights, and forklifts.
- Assist HR with Worker's Compensation program administration and oversee return-to-work programs.
- Recommend safety capital expenditure items and annual safety budget.
- Recommend improvements in processes, management systems, procedures, and equipment.
- Conduct job safety analysis, hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
- Manage hazardous waste activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate and conduct safety training programs.
- Serve as a driving force behind safety initiatives, keeping management informed.
- Facilitate Safety Committees and ensure completion of action items.
- Partner with Plant Managers and HR regarding accountability and disciplinary actions.
- Lead New Employee Safety Training.
- Ensure Environmental Permit Compliance for air, stormwater, water, etc.
- Manage ammonia-related compliance, including SOP review, RMP, MOC, and PSM.
- Administer first aid when necessary.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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