Environmental Health Safety Specialist - Statesboro, Georgia

Job Description

Hiring for Statesboro, GA

POSITION SUMMA

RYProvide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), technical and administrative support for and on behalf of the Statesboro Plant. Responsible for supporting the Plant Manager or designee in the provision of a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. To achieve continuous improvement in EHS and achieve a high level of EHS awareness by ensuring that risks in the workplace are properly controlled and that impacts on the environment are minimize

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTI

ONS• Promote and drive the EHS mind-set and culture at the Statesboro Plant as the Occupational Health & Safety Speciali

st.• Monitor and maintain compliance to all applicable EBOS, Federal, state, local and other related EHS requireme

nts• Specialist will monitor and maintain plant OSHA or equivalent as per county record keep

ing• Monitor status of plant active/open Workmen’s Compensation claims and associated co

sts• Prepare, maintain, and report on Monthly EHS and Energy Consumption KPI‘s per requireme

nts• Assist in incident investigations, injuries, and environmental incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions activities as the EHS Special

ist• EHS Specialist will participate and support of line-side EHS QPS activities and record keep

ing• Assist and participate in the EHS Early Alert 8D process; Monitor status to maintain completion within assigned due da

tes• EHS representative participation in all industrialization, Transfer, and New Program Development related projects and activit

ies• Coordinate, schedule and/or administer EHS training needs per the EHS Training calendar and maintain EHS training reco

rds• Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, inspections and compliance documentat

ion• Plan and steward Monthly EHS Committee meetings; maintain meeting reco

rds• Prepare and deliver EHS related employee notifications and communications as nee

ded• Monitor First Aid Logs and associated reporting and recordkeep

ing• Lead and participate in Weekly Plant EHS walks with the plant Management T

eam• Monitor and maintain the plant EHS Correction Action Report (EHS CAR); drive completion of EHS CAR activities within assigned due da

tes• EHS representative and participant in all Industrialization, Transfer, and New Program Development related projects and activiti

es.• Coordinate, schedule and/or administer EHS training needs per the EHS Training Calendar and maintain EHS training recor

ds.• Review and authorize all incoming Hazardous Materials; Maintenance of SDS indices and boo

ks.• EHS Specialist reviews and authorizes all incoming Hazardous Materials per the Hazardous Materials Authorization Procedure (AME-P-3336); Maintenance of SDS indices and bo

oks• Review and authorize all Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) task specific procedures for plant equipment and machine

ry.• Provide EHS review and approval of all plant related CAPEX expenditu

res• May be responsible for the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and general was

te.• Responsible for purchasing and inventory management of EHS-related supplies and materials (P

PE)• Perform and document task and equipment specific hazard and risk assessments as necessary and requir

ed.• Coordination and maintenance of all Plant Emergency Response procedures, evacuation plans, applicable employee training, and performance of routine dril

ls.• Participates in Monthly EHS Conference Ca

lls• In general, participates as Plant stakeholder and EHS representative in all Plant programs, projects, and activiti

es.• Participation and coordination of plant EHS activities as determined by and necessary for the continued maintenance of the ISO 14001:2004 certificati

on.• Assists, coordinates and participates in activities and projects and continued maintenance EHS programs, policies, and initiatives that will improve EHS awareness and performan

ce.
EDUCATION AND EXPERI

ENCE• College or university degree in Safety or EHS or related technical discipl

ine.• 3- 5 years’ experience in Safety, Health and Environmental, prefe

rred• BA in Safety, Health and/or Environmental, Industrial Engineering, or closely related fi

eld.• Prior manufacturing experience prefer

red.COMPETEN

CIES• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team environm

ent.• Ability to respond quickly to changing priori

ties• Valid Driver’s lic

ense• Safety and environmental certification prefe

rred• Ability to provide reports required by State/Fed Government and company manage

ment• Ability to handle general administrative systems tasks, including purchase request proces

sing• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Po

int.
PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIRE

MENTS• Lifting up to 20

lbs.• Standing up to 5 hours per

day.• Standing up to 8 hours per

day.• Walking up to 3 hours pe

r day• Frequent bending, reaching with arms forward/above the shoul

ders.• Pushing / Pulling up to 20 lbs. 1 hours per

day.• Ability to stay focused for extended periods of

time.• Ability to multi

task.• Ability to analyze information, identify prob

lems.
WORK ENVIR

ONMENT• Plant work environment with seasonal fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the w

inter)• Exposure to noise and bright l

ights.• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, glasses, gloves

, etc.

TRAVELTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be ex

pected.
OTHE

R DUTIESPlease 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.

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse

workforce.