Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
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Job Description
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Responsibilities:
Develop,implementandmaintainprograms and processes to prevent workplace accidentsin accordance withapplicable laws and regulations. Ensure thatemployees andon-sitevisitors, vendors and contractors understand and conform to allHSErequirements governing the site.
Conduct audits,inspectionsandprocesshazard assessments(PHA) and risk assessmentstoensure organizational compliance with applicablelaws, regulationsand international/corporatestandards.Drive the implementation of actions to eliminate or mitigate hazards where possible. Document and report findings internally and externally as.
Create and deliver health & safety training programseducating employees ontopics including, but not limited to,safe working practices,appropriate equipmentoperationand emergency procedures. Maintain necessary training records to document compliance with legal and other requirements.Support the training program for hazardous waste management at the facility.
Facilitate root cause investigations for all reportedHSEevents(accidents, near misses,spills,good catches, etc.)and verify implementation ofcorrectiveactions to prevent recurrence. Prepare andsubmitincidentreportsin accordance withapplicable regulatoryand companyrequirements.
Ensure organizational compliance with the requirements of theISO 45001international standard. CoordinateISO 45001management system activities as a partof thecompany’scombined Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental(QHSE)management system.
Co-lead the site Crisis Management Team.Lead theemergency responseplanning process to ensure consideration ofHSErequirements in thedocumentedEmergency Response Plan. Organize,trainandlead across-functionalteam of employees (Emergency Response Team) to provide emergency response supportinaccordance withthe documented plan.
Collaborate with Human Resources on local workers’ compensation program byinitiatingclaims with thethird partyinsurance provider and acting as the primary contact for all parties involved throughout the claims process.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of federal,stateand other regulatory and standard requirementspertaining tooccupational health & safety. Examples include, but are not limited to:Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA/MiOSHA), Process Safety Management standard, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) , Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
Bachelor’s degreeinaHealth &Safetyrelated fieldis stronglypreferred. Equivalent work experience withcurrentprofessional certification(s)may be considered.
8+years of experience ina manufacturingenvironment,chemical manufacturing ispreferred.
5+years of experience inaHSErole.
Experience with Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis assessments strongly preferred
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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