EHS Specialist

Spokane Industries; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through ICHRA

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and short-term-disabil​

Job summary

Spokane Industries, a ferrous steel foundry in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead day-to-day safety, health and environmental compliance across two foundries. You will report to the VP of Operations and support a small safety team, with room to grow as the program expands.

Requirements include OSHA 10, HAZWOPER 40-hour, and proficiency with Excel/Microsoft 365. The role is on site with a day shift and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety or EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of Washington DOSH or OSHA general industry rules.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 within 6 months of hire.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification; 8-hour annual refresher.
• First aid/CPR certification or ability to earn within 30 days.
• Organized recordkeeper, proficient with Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Able to communicate clearly with crews, supervisors and union stewards.

Responsibilities

• Run daily safety program on the floor with inspections, toolbox talks and orientation.
• Schedule and document recurring inspections (cranes, fall protection, PPE etc).
• Coordinate silica, respirator and hearing conservation programs: fit tests and medical evaluations.
• Keep OSHA 300 log, investigate injuries and support workers' comp claims.
• Organize monthly safety committee meetings and maintain minutes.
• Assist for L&I, fire department and environmental inspections; gather requested records.
• Prepare annual environmental reports (Tier II, Form R, hazardous waste) for management review.
• Lead spill response and training for hazardous materials and emergency response.

Skills

Safety program management

OSHA compliance

Recordkeeping

Communication

Safety training

Education

Degree or certificate in safety/environmental science

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

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EHS Specialist

ADMINISTRATION 40 Full Time Spokane Valley, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1053

Salary Range: $33.65 To $43.27 Hourly

EHS Specialist

Full-time · $70,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on experience

Spokane Industries is a ferrous steel foundry in Spokane Valley, WA. We're hiring an EHS Specialist to run day-to-day safety, health and environmental compliance across our two foundries.

You’ll report to VP of Operations, and have the support of a small safety team. The role offers room to grow as the program grows.

What you'll do

• Run the daily safety program on the floor: inspections, toolbox talks, new-hire orientation and PPE.
• Schedule and document recurring inspections, including cranes and rigging, fall protection, eyewash, fire extinguishers, boilers and pressure vessels.
• Coordinate the silica, respirator and hearing conservation programs: fit tests, medical evaluations, annual hearing tests and air-monitoring visits.
• Keep the OSHA 300 log, investigate injuries and near misses, and support workers' comp claims and return-to-work.
• Organize monthly safety committee meetings and keep the minutes.
• Help prepare for L&I, fire department and environmental inspections, and gather the records they request.
• Prepare annual environmental reports (Tier II, Form R, dangerous waste, Clean Air registration) with management review.
• Lead spill and hazardous-material response with the safety team, and schedule HAZWOPER and emergency-response training and refreshers so everyone's certifications stay current.

What you bring

• 2+ years of safety or EHS experience in manufacturing, construction or another industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of Washington DOSH or OSHA general industry rules.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 within 6 months of hire.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification. If you don't have it, you must complete it within 6 months of hire. Keep it current with the 8-hour annual refresher (WAC 296-843).
• First aid/CPR certification, or the ability to earn it within 30 days.
• Organized recordkeeper who is comfortable with Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Comfortable on the production floor and able to talk plainly with crews, supervisors and union stewards.

Nice to have

A degree or certificate in occupational safety or environmental science; an ASP or CHST credential; foundry or metals experience; and experience with workers' comp claims or air monitoring.

Working conditions

Most of the job is on an active foundry floor, with heat, noise, dust, overhead cranes and forklift traffic. You must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 50 lb. The role is a day shift with early starts.

Pay and benefits

$70,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials, with room to grow.

• Medical coverage through an ICHRA (individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and short-term disability