EHS Specialist
Oak Lawn, IL US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
EHS Specialist
Hybrid EHS opportunity available in a stable and growing organization. The ideal candidate will have chemical manufacturing EHS experience and the ability to travel 30%.
Will report to Manager of Operational Safety and Environmental. As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible to:
- Assist in the participation of appropriate Management Teams and Committees as necessary
- Assist in the recommendation of environmental safety policies and procedures that will assist management in establishing and maintaining a safe, incident free, and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds all environmental regulations (Local, State, Federal or International)
- Ensure Compliance with all Applicable Safety and Environmental Laws and Regulations
- Assist facilities with incident investigations on root cause and preventing further incidents
- Develop and Facilitate Compliance with Corporate S&E
- Prepare Required Environmental Plant Regulatory Reports for the Division
- Communicate with Plant S&E Coordinators regarding any changes with Divisional Facility Operations (including the addition or removal of equipment). Assist others in Corporate S&E with appropriate facility / operating permits
- Assist in Preparation of Emission Data for Permit Applications
- Assist in Developing and Provide Training Opportunities for all Plant S&E Coordinators under the direction of Corporate S&E Management
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Crystal Meeks at cmeeks@cps4jobs.com.
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Job Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Safety, Environmental or a Physical Science and/or combination of any of these fields plus 2 years in a manufacturing environment
- Have 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both
- At least 1 in OSHA General Industry Safety Professional Certification, OSHA 30hr, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Material Practitioner (CHMP) or Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) required
- Demonstrate strong organization, time management skills and attention to detail in order to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office), SAP and other computer skills
- Possess strong skills, knowledge, and capability in manufacturing principles, such as continuous improvement and TPM
- Have the ability to problem solve and multitask
- Have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Have the ability to travel 30%
In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have:
- Prism Knowledge
- OSHA General Industry Safety Professional Certification
- Hazardous Material Practitioner Certification
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Crystal Meeks at cmeeks@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 14A.24CM
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Meet Your Recruiter
Crystal Meeks
Sr. Technical Recruiter Environmental Health and Safety
My team recruits for all levels of EHS/Regulatory roles from specialists/engineers to directors/vice presidents. We place EHS professionals in single site, regional, and corporate positions. Examples of the specialty roles we recruit for include, but are not limited to:
• Environmental
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Industrial Hygiene
• Management of Change
• Occupational Nurse
• Process Safety Management
• Product Stewardship
• Regulatory
• Risk Management
• Safety
• Security
Industries we serve include, but are not limited to:
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Inks and Adhesives
• Medical Devices
• Packaging
• Paints & Coatings
• Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Polymers
• Refining
If you have interest in finding an opportunity that aligns with your career goals, or if you are a hiring manager looking for talent that can add value to your organization, I would love to hear from you! CMeeks@cps4jobs.com 312.668.8985
My recruitment philosophy encompasses the belief that people are the greatest asset in an organization. Finding the right fit is not only about the technical capabilities. It is about how an employee fits within an organization's culture and ensuring that both parties can add value immediately and in the future.