EHS Environmental Specialist

Samsung Electronics; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to help manage environmental, health, and safety programs within manufacturing facilities in the United States.

The role focuses on compliance, auditing, inspection, and training with facility management to implement procedures and monitor safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Support development, management, and implementation of EHS programs, policies and procedures, compliance/risk assessment programs, and safety trainings.
• Administer and maintain company air, water, waste, and chemical activities and compliance programs.
• Perform environmental regulatory audits and advise on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations.
• Investigate on-site incidents and property damage under the direction of the EHS Manager and follow up to minimize future exposure.
• Advise on compliance issues and report violations to EHS leadership as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety/Chemistry/Engineering

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.

General Notice

Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.

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