EHS and Compliance Specialist

Job Title:

EHS and Compliance Specialist

Department:

Quality/EHS

Reports to:

Director of QEHS & Compliance

Classification:

Exempt

Preferred Locations:

Remote/Hybrid;

Location TBD Travel:

Travel Required

Job Summary:

The EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) and Compliance Specialist will help to ensure a safe, healthy, and ethical work environment according to GWS and Sandvik company policies while adhering to local, state, and federal compliance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS), Trade, and other regulations as needed. This role is responsible for preparing, administering, maintaining, and updating EHS and Trade Compliance policy and procedure manuals, documentation, and employee training.  The ideal candidate is able to perform site-level EHS and Compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential issues and nonconformances as required to support the maintenance of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and other applicable certifications. This role is a crucial part of GWS Tool Group’s commitment to continuous improvement through the PDCA (Plan-Do–Check–Act) cycle, and is a key element in the process of identifying problems, monitoring results, implementing solutions, and standardizing successful changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- None

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Maintain and enforce all Trade Compliance and EHS programs, policies, and procedures, including compliance plans, safety plans, emergency response plans, and waste management procedures in accordance with state and federal government regulations.

- Assess operations to identify potential compliance gaps and ensure adherence to established ISO, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ITAR, EAR, CMMC, and other applicable standards.

- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of facilities and equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure safety and environmental regulations are complied with.

- Identify and assess workplace hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks, and take essential steps to minimize them by recommending appropriate control measures.

- Investigate incidents/accidents by determining root causes, reporting findings to stakeholders, and recommend corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future.

- Communicate with local and national government agencies and facilitate inspections and permitting processes for environmental, health and safety, trade and other compliance related activities.

- Evaluate, identify, and maintain EHS and Compliance training requirements across all GWS sites by educating employees on applicable regulations, best practices, safe work habits, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

- Create documents that outline varying EHS and Compliance policies and procedures to be easily understood by manufacturing workers and the management team.

- Understand and comply with various aspects of international trade laws, including tariffs, trade agreements, import/export controls, sanctions, and proper documentation.

- Keep abreast of changes in compliance and industry standards, and EHS regulations and legislation, providing timely updates and recommendations to senior management.

- Work with various stakeholders, including management, employees, and regulatory agencies, to promote a culture of safety, environmental, and ethical responsibility.

- Coordinate with management to help integrate and remain compliant with the internal Sandvik Trade Compliance and EHS policies.

- Act as a point of contact for Compliance and EHS inquiries, providing expert guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization.

- Complete administrative duties including customer questionnaires/surveys, supplying monthly and quarterly EHS and compliance reports to management, and reporting environmental, injury, and illness data online to comply with EPA and OSHA requirements.

- Support Human Resources with processing and submitting workers’ compensation claims.

- Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned as defined by the Director – QEHS and Compliance.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business Administration, Environmental, Health and Safety, Manufacturing) or relevant experience

- 5-7 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; multi-site responsibility preferred

- 2-5 years of experience working in continuous improvement, compliance and risk management, or EHS management

- Experience working in an ISO 14001 & 45001 EHS management system

- OSHA or MESH Certification is preferred

- CRCM, CCEP, CSP or PMP Certification is a plus

- ITAR, EAR, CMMC, OFAC knowledge is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

- Possess in-depth knowledge of EHS manufacturing and compliance practices

- Solid understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

- Able to analyze data, perform audits, identify issues, and assess risks

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Detail-oriented with focus on providing accuracy and thoroughness in outputs

- Problem-solving and relationship building skills

- Self-motivation and the ability to adapt to change is essential

- English required; bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus

Physical requirements:

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

- Ability to stand and walk for a period of time

- Ability to move, position, and lift up to 15 pounds at times

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work Location:

- Remote or Hybrid; Location TBD

- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 30% within the US and Canada

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.