EHS Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized EHS Specialist to support the EHS Manager across multiple locations within the U.S. The EHS Specialist maintains operations in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The EHS Specialist also ensures the facility is in compliance with corporate programs, facility-specific procedures, and work instructions. This position is stationed in Calera but will have responsibilities for MPI facilities across the US.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members by first managing your own words and actions and setting the example for others to follow.
• Assist in completion of environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory, Discharge Monitoring Reports), maintain records, and keep abreast of current and new requirements at the state and federal levels for air, water, and waste.
• Responsible for maintaining, as set by internal standards and requirements, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspection forms for the purpose of accuracy and retention. 
• Coordinate the collection and prepare shipment of large quantities of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous wastes.
• Collection and shipment of wastewater samples.
• Maintain and implement corrective actions associated with a spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan (SPCC) and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
• Conduct site investigations and internal audits, prepare reports, and facilitate activities to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations and procedures.
• Enter and maintain all SDS and chemical approval documentation for the plant.
• Data entry for EHS software technologies for environmental and safety programs on a regular basis (e.g., Dakota, EMS Management system, SharePoint, and Cority).
• Create presentations and conduct safety and environmental training for employees as well as conduct New Hire Training for all new employees.
• Responsible for writing Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and LOTO instructions and other safety procedures.
• Assist EHS Manager in accident investigations, weekly and monthly inspections, report writing, and corporate communications.
• Maintain and create a safe working environment for all employees. Look for opportunities to get employees involved.
• Remain current on all training requirements (applicable safety, RCRA, DOT, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.
• At least two years of environmental and health/safety work or related experience; manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Must embrace, follow, and set the standard for safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment
• Detailed oriented individual that is self-directed and self-motivated

Working Conditions:

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some physical requirements.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods.
• Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements and wear the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety
• glasses, hearing protection and mask).
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• May be required to work extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Able to tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Additional Information

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, a weekly pay schedule, 401k and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.