EHS Environmental Specialist

Samsung Electronics America; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to collaborate with facility management on environmental, health, and safety issues inside and outside a manufacturing site.

You will help direct, implement, monitor, and manage compliance programs, audits, training, and procedures. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in EH&S, knowledge of EPA regulations, strong technical writing, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Working knowledge of EPA regulations (SWPP, SPCC, Tier II, Title V, NPDES) and company EHS policies.
• Strong technical writing and ability to interpret procedures using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support development, management, and implementation of EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Administrate and maintain air, water, waste, and chemical activities and compliance programs.
• Perform environmental regulatory audits and advise on compliance with regulations.
• Investigate on-site incidents and property damage to minimize future exposure.
• Advise on compliance issues and report violations to EHS leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Process interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or other related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for working with facility management to effectively direct, implement, monitor, and manage key environmental, health and safety issues inside and outside of the manufacturing facility. Focus areas will be on environmental compliance management, auditing, inspection. They will assist with safety monitoring, training and procedure implementation as needed.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Support development, management, and implementation of EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures, Compliance/Risk assessment programs, and Safety trainings.
2. Administrate and maintain company air, water, waste, and chemical activities and compliance programs.
3. Perform environmental regulatory audits and advise company on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations.
4. Make investigation into all on site incidents and property damage under the direction of the EHS Manager. Follow-up should be done to minimize future exposure.
5. Advise on compliance issues and report violations to EHS Part Leader and leadership of the company as needed.
6. All other duties ass assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or other related degree.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety area (Working experiences with local regulatory agencies preferred).
• Knowledge: Working knowledge on all its legislative obligations (i.e. EPA SWPP, SPCC, Tier II, Title V, NPDES) and company EHS policies and procedures, Storm Water Discharge sampling and documentation, knowledge of emission control devices and related compliance
• Skills: Technical writing skill, Interpersonal skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and process/procedure interpretation
• Physical requirement: Able to lift up to 35 lb.

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