EHS Associate

Summary

(Main purpose of the job) To develop, implement and administrate all applicable environmental, health, safety (EHS) programs as assigned
Responsible for site compliance with all federal, state and local environmental Programs or Health and Safety regulations
Provides technical support to the Medina leadership and quality, engineering, facilities, maintenance and manufacturing staff
This position will be primarily focused on Health and Safety programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(List of Primary responsibilities of this role that account for 50% or more of the work
Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.) Execute the elements EHSS Management System (including ISO 14001 & 45001) as necessary

Assist with the administration and implementation of EHS policies and programs.

Complete program reviews, including periodic revisions and updates to standard operating procedures.

Complete tasks related to environmental and sustainability programs including but not limited to: Air, Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste (including Universal Waste), Risk Management, Recycling, Emergency Response, Spill Prevention, Stormwater Control, Wastewater etc.

Reporting of relevant data for monthly metrics and incidents into the Information Management System Benchmark as appropriate.

Ensure compliance with existing EHSS regulations and Client requirements; follows emerging EHSS regulations and issues.

Maintain solid and hazardous waste programs

Proactively identify potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and drive timely corrective actions.

Provide regulatory guidance and administration support on all EHS regulations.

Perform EHS&S change assessments for new equipment, processes or changes to the operation.

Perform and/or assist in Industrial Hygiene monitoring.

Provide specialized training to Client employees.

Perform investigation, root cause analysis and complete corrective action plans for safety and environmental incidents.

Prepare and/or assist with composing agency corporate and divisional reports.

Participate in site Emergency Response Teams for hazardous materials spills and medical response.

Participate in the Safety Committee

Accomplish EH&S results by communicating job expectations; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Assist with workers' compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims.



Qualifications

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) Experience with Safety programs required (Ergonomics, Risk Assessment, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Powered Industrial trucks, Industrial Hygiene etc)

Experience with Environmental programs preferred (Stormwater, Wastewater, Hazardous Waste, Well-Water Withdrawal, Air permitting etc.)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Corporate policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Must have deep knowledge of OSHA regulations
Knowledge of New York specific requirements preferred.

Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

In-depth process knowledge of human factors and ergonomics related to manufacturing processes.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.

Ability to analyze and interpret scientific, and statistical data.

Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections

Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.

Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause.

Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of business acumen



Education and/or Experience

(Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.) 1
B.S
Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required;

2
Minimum 2-5 years of related experience which should include leadership experience through direct supervision or indirect leadership roles (project management, leading teams, mentoring

Physical Demands & Working Environment

(The physical demands & working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) The physical activity of this position

Climbing
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
Body agility is emphasized
This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Feeling
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Hearing
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound