EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) Specialist

Kelly Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring an EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) Specialist for a 12-month on-site contract in Minneapolis, MN. Workdays are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a pay rate of $42.60/hr.

The role involves serving as the EHS representative on the site management team, managing permits, regulatory reporting, and driving continuous safety improvements. Requires a BS in a science/technical field and 4–5 years of related experience; travel is <10%.

Qualifications

• BS in a basic science or technical degree in EHS management or equivalent.
• 4–5 years of site operations experience, manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience with U.S. and Minnesota environmental, health and safety regulations preferred.
• Strong leadership skills in an industrial setting.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; adaptable and independent.
• Networking, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with EHS software such as Cority and ETQ Reliance; proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as EHS representative on the site management team.
• Manage all site permits to ensure continuous license to operate.
• Submit all required permits and regulatory reports.
• Analyze EH&S performance and develop improvement plans integrated into operations.
• Oversee EHS, emergency and security programs and align with business operations.
• Provide EHS guidance to drive a Commitment to Zero safety culture.
• Lead integration and compliance projects per local/state/company standards.
• Network with EHS professionals and associations to shape policy and standards.
• Oversee industrial hygiene programs including monitoring.
• Develop audit plans and report findings to drive improvements.
• Support injury/illness recordkeeping and case management.
• Participate in field audits and employee interactions.
• Serve as site EHS Steering Team Leader.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

BS in science or technical field

Tools

Cority

ETQ Reliance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelly is hiring for a EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) Specialist for a 12-month contract role at Minneapolis MN 55426 with our prestigious client.

Job Title: EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) Specialist

Primary Location: Minneapolis MN 55426

12-month contract - On-site role

Monday - Friday - 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay rate: $42.60/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as EHS representative on the management team for the site.

• Manage all site permits to ensure continuous license to operate.

• Manage submittal of all permit and regulatory required agency reports.

• Analyze and evaluate EH&S performance across the sites and develop strategic improvement plans and goals to integrate improvements into business operations.

• Manage the site EHS, contracted emergency services and contracted security services programs, and work to integrate these programs into business operations.

• Provide EHS guidance to the site to drive a Commitment to Zero safety culture

• Lead integration and compliance projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and company standards and industry best practices.

• Network with other DuPont EHS professionals, trade and professional associations as well as businesses, sites, and other functions on tools and approaches for EHS compliance and be effective in shaping policy, best practices and standards for the sites.

• Oversee the site industrial hygiene programs including occupational monitoring.

• Develop internal audit plans (1st Party EHS Audits), review performance, and feedback gaps to management to drive continual EHS improvement.

• Support injury and illness recordkeeping and case management process; maintain relevant logs and documentation.

• Participate in field auditing and visibility for interactions with employees.

• Serve as site EHS Steering Team Leader

Requirements:

• BS in a basic science or technical degree in the field of EHS management, or relevant work experience in EH&S is required.

• At least 4-5 years of site operations related experience is required for this position, manufacturing experience is preferred.

• Experience and working knowledge of U.S. and State of Minnesota occupational health, safety and environmental regulations is preferred.

• Strong leadership skills in an industrial environment

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines as well as manage change and work independently.

• Networking, influence, and conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer software (systems used are Microsoft Office, intra/internet, etc.) including helping to implement the Cority industrial hygiene software system and/or ETQ Reliance at a site.

• Ability to Travel <10% (training, network meetings, participation in auditing)

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