QEHS Specialist

Summary: The QEHS Specialist position provides support to the daily activities within the QEHS management system through the execution of various technical and administrative tasks. This person will be on site working out of our Atlanta facility and San Antonio facility.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct new hire orientation and training QEHS Management System and other awareness and safety training as needed,

- Provide functional expertise and strategic direction with all levels of the organization to achieve our vision of an incident-free workplace,

- Provide leadership to plant associates to incorporate continuous improvement principles and techniques,

- Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing,

- Team with Human Resources and Plant Management to administer corrective action and effectiveness validation of corrective action implementation activities.

- Maintain site QEHS records within SharePoint and ERP systems,

- Research and write permit applications / renewals to be compliant with permit reporting requirements,

- Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is being always met,

- Conduct storm water sampling and report to appropriate environmental agency,

- Facilitate incident investigation process,

- Perform specific safety training as required by Compliance and Operations management,

- Develop and monitor Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) maintain compliance records for (JHA’s)

- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain Important Aspects, Hazards and Quality Risks identifications and outcomes.

- Data integrity forensics with ERP system to assure QA compliance requirements.

- Facilitate change management activities and records,

- Chair Safety Committee meetings and maintain records and corrective actions,

- Assist in emergency response, safety response and first aid guidance,

- Maintain and update procedures and forms as deemed necessary for all safe work practices, equipment and ensure implementation and daily practice of the procedures and forms,

- Facilitate OSHA reporting requirements both internally and to the external reporting authorities, local, state, and federal,

- Perform internal audits of QEHS management system writing internal audit reports and facilitate corrective and preventative actions,

- Support preparation activities and formal audit activities for certification audits.

REQUIREMENTS

- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace,

- Minimum of 1 years in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field or bachelor’s degree in related field,

- Calm demeanor in emergency situations Basic Qualifications,

- Prepare and maintain facility check lists both monthly and weekly on a monthly as applicable,

- Conduct storm water sampling and report to appropriate environmental agency,

- Monitor noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud, as defined by operations procedures,

- Organize and maintain occupational exposure and industrial hygiene programs on an annual basis, making sure that compliance is always met,

- Research and write permit applications / renewals to be compliant with permit reporting requirements,

- Maintain site QEHS records on SharePoint page, and HSI platform.

- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends,

- Demonstrated proficiency in time, organization, and project management,

- Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats,

- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all issues related to the position

- Detailed knowledge of essential function and job duties assigned to other EHS positions,

- In depth knowledge of QEHS regulations and regulatory requirements.

- Working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 or RIOS R2 standards

- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, OSHA 30-hour certification a plus

- Strong Computer skills a must – need ability to learn company ERP system at levels to enable forensics of data integrity for compliance.

- Willingness to take OHSA 30hour certification if already not completed,

- Equivalent Education or related work experience – B.S. degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science/engineering discipline is preferred,

- 2 years + of related experience with ISO standards and OSHA requirements,

- Requires computer proficiency in a Windows based environment,

- Requires proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs high emphasis on Excel and Share point

- Requires advanced math skills.

- Must have excellent working knowledge of English grammar. Alternate language Spanish a plus

- General knowledge of enterprise-wide computer software systems desired.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

- Must present a professional appearance and demeanor to both internal and external customers