EHS Specialist

Clarios • Saint Joseph, MO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will have oversight and accountability for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) operations at a single plant and may assist in some EHS activities at other sites, as needed. In this role you will partner with other members of your Regional EHS leadership teams to ensure seamless implementation of Global, Regional, and plant EHS standards, practices, systems, and tools and will serve as the general subject matter expert for EHS operations within your plant. You will provide technical support on EHS matters across your plant and drive initiatives as an individual contributor or leader of project teams to address specific changes or issues that apply across the plant. How you will do it Partner with other members of your EHS team such as site EHS Tech(s), EHS Site Lead, Regional EHS Manager, Regional Industrial Hygienist, and Regional Environmental Engineer, as well as the broader plant operations team to develop site specific execution plans that deliver on our operational and EHS strategies. Communicate EHS opportunities and risks to Plant and EHS leadership. Maintain general awareness of applicable international, state, local and corporate EHS requirements. Assist in the implementation of the plant’s EHS programs and processes. Assist in implementing a communication strategy across your plant that reinforces a high level of EHS awareness and ownership at all levels of the plant. Validate program and process implementation with hourly staff, team leaders, supervisors, and plant management. Review contract documentation for jobs meeting large project criteria for relevant issues that may affect the execution of the EHS programs at the plant. Oversee EHS technical, management, and process training for all levels of employees based on specific needs and requirements. Training may include the business’ strategies and goals, technical EH&S and program information, injury trend data, and regulatory information. Track and communicate EHS performance metrics including goals and the core processes (i.e. audits, events, training, etc.). Guide Plant Management and hourly staff in analyzing incidents and their related trends, including injuries, blood leads, internal spills, external releases, potential permit non-compliances, compliance with reporting deadlines and regulatory inspections, to ensure that root causes, complete risk assessments, and associated preventative measures are identified and implemented in a timely manner. Represent the EHS function in obtaining approval for needed capital and expenses to address EHS risks and opportunities. Partner with your EHS Site Lead and Regional EHS teams on filling gaps for your plant (i.e. industrial hygiene, occupational health, permitting, auditing, etc.). Ensure prompt escalation of EHS issues to Business, Operational, and EHS Leadership. Educate and train plant hourly and salary personnel in effective industrial hygiene and ventilation practices and procedures. Quarterly testing for ventilation, lead and air, noise levels, etc.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Industrial Safety or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, or both, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Leadership capabilities to influence others
• Ability to travel up to 10%, if needed
• Ability to work on-site
• This role will require you to be flexible with your hours when need be (i.e. coming in early, working later across various shifts, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level