EHS Specialist

Apex is seeking a EHS Specialist to be based in Bingen, WA.

Role Overview:

This role is all about employee accident prevention.  The incumbent will execute occupational safety projects from start to finish.  The role will routinely involve a blend of (1) workplace / shop floor presence and (2) desktop entry duties.  

A well-rounded knowledge of general EHS knowledge.  This is an entry-level position, so it is not expected the ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in the field.  However, a strong willingness to learn is important.

Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget and timeframe. 

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety Professional:

• Providing comprehensive occupational safety consulting services to clients, including:
  • Conducting shop floor observations focused on identifying, assessing and risk-ranking employee exposures to injury.
  • Devising solution options aimed at mitigating employee injury exposures.
  • Providing clients with hands-on assistance with implementation of chosen injury prevention solutions and initiatives.
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of solutions implemented.  Have they stood the test of time?
  • Tracking and analyzing clients’ employee injury experience, looking for trends, common themes, and potential high leverage accident prevention activities  
• In collaboration with Apex project managers, coordinates and executes EHS projects within set organizational procedures and standards.  
• In close routine collaboration with the external customer, designs, implements and executes an agreed-to service plan.  Monitors and reports progress on plan completion as directed.  Works with numerous internal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity.
• Acts as an advisor to the customer on EHS issues.
• Works closely with senior level Apex personnel at the same location
• Provides input to project managers on status of projects. 
• Benchmarking results utilizing customer assigned benchmarking software.
• Perform Hazard 

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred– science, engineering or related field preferred   
• Preferred 1+ years of experience, working in the EHS field
• Desirable, but NOT required: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) professional accreditation, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), or forklift safety training experience.
• Experience in manufacturing-&-assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus.   
• Possess an extensive knowledge of occupational safety technical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings.  Just a few topics where strong technical knowledge is required:
  • Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys
  • Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis
  • Employee Injury Data Analysis
  • Machine Guarding
  • Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
  • Falls from Elevation
  • Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Understanding of EPA regulations and how they apply to the client
  • Contractor Safety 
  • Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding
  • Hazardous Waste submittals to the state and federal government
  • General understanding of the principles of Industrial Hygiene (IH)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required.  This position entails routine ongoing work and negotiation with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to be ‘satisfied’ with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics. 
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. 
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
• Experience with data management and report preparation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• US Citizenship is required 

Why you will want to work at Apex:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• 1,700 + employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Job Location: Bingen, WA (with occasional travel to Hood River and The Dalles, OR)

Travel Expectations: Typically, local/regional only

Apex Job Title: Scientist 1

Req ID: 10749