Ethanol/Renewables Senior EHS Specialist

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Job Description:

The Andersons, Inc. - Albion, MI

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service.We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Senior EHS Specialist at our Albion, MI Plant.

This position is responsible for identifying opportunities and driving improvement of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) risk at the location level. This EHS Specialist in this role will work to implement programs, processes and procedures within the Renewables business unit at our Albion site. In this critical role, you will lead initiatives to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical background and a passion for creating a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Support locations in execution of EHS Management Systems, Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF) initiatives, and Life Critical Policies through education and training, auditing, coaching and leading.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Assist with the development of business unit EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide incident investigation support and lead those classified as Red Risk.
• Ensure operations activities incorporate all necessary auditing, monitoring, reporting and inspections to comply with standards.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• In-depth knowledge and experience
• Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-10 years’ relevant EHS experience required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification preferred
• 10% travel requirement

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Work is performed in a 24x7 Ethanol production facility. This position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, noise, heights, and intermittent lifting of heavy objects. Some work performed in heights. Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

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