EHS Specialist I

Mindlance; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Specialist I based in North Chicago. The role focuses on implementing health and safety programs, providing oversight across various campuses, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant EHS experience, along with strong skills in relationship building and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of EHS-related experience required.
• Well-rounded safety experience with significant knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Self-starter with proven track record of engaging with teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety programs to reduce safety risks.
• Complete risk assessments and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver training for EHS programs.

Skills

Relationship Building

Microsoft Office Proficiency

PPE Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS-related field

Job description

Position Title – EHS Specialist I
Location/Site – North Chicago, IL
Number of positions needed – 1
Tentative start date – ASAP
Tentative end date – 6 months from start date
Work shift (days/times) – day shift, generally 7-330. No hybrid or WFH allowed.
Weekends included (Y/N) – Only in event of emergency or scheduled weekend work that required supervision, would be paid in the event that was required.
Remote, 100% Onsite or Hybrid Onsite Schedule – Onsite
Travel required (Y/N) – N
Is *** system access required for this worker (Y/N) - Y
What *** equipment is needed? – Laptop
Is an *** email required (Y/N) – Y

Top 3-5 skills needed –
• Ability to quickly build effective working relationships with internal/external colleagues, stakeholders, and contractors
• Microsoft office proficiency
• Ability to wear PPE for prolonged periods of time, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and hearing protection, at minimum
Possible temp to perm position – would consider it after we see how it goes.
Number of Interviews (recommend minimizing) – candidate should talk to 1-2 interviewers, once each.
Reason for request – Backfill for contingent worker


Job description
Purpose:
Implement and maintain health and safety (EHS) programs, as assigned, to ensure regulatory and internal compliance and reduce safety risks to employees, contractors, and visitors. The position will be based out of the North Chicago campus but will have responsibilities at a number of campuses across Lake County. The ability to effectively assess safety risk, drive safety improvement initiatives, engage with a variety of functional teams “in the field,” and to develop/deliver training will be critical components of this role. The focus of this position will be on Health & Safety, rather than Environmental.

Responsibilities:
• Provide safety oversight and guidance across a variety of campuses and settings, including maintenance, warehousing, construction; includes significant field work that may be outside
• Complete risk assessments (i.e., job hazard analyses, HAZOPs, etc.)
• Monitor regulatory requirements/trends, conduct impact analyses, and implement programs to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards
• Develop and deliver training that meets the needs of the trainee and/or business
• Identify and drive improvements that reduce the risk profile and improve the safety of overall organization
• Communicate compliance status to management and stakeholders
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement action plans that prevent similar incidents from occurring.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional team meetings as a representative of the EHS team
• Serve as an EHS subject matter expert
• Produce deliverables that meet milestones and drive initiatives to completion

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree (EHS-related, Engineering, Science) plus 4+ years of EHS-related experience
• Ability to work on their feet for extended periods of times and traverse across large campuses, both inside and outside
• Self-starter with proven track record of engaging with teams across a variety of functions
• Well-rounded safety experience and significant knowledge of OSHA regulations in areas including:
o Machine Guarding
o LOTO
o Hot Work
o Confined Spaces
o Ergonomics
o HazCom
o Powered Industrial Trucks
o Working at Heights
o Personal Protection
o Emergency Response
o Contractor/Construction Safety
o Electrical Safety
o Incident Investigation
• Ability to establish measurable project goals, implement plans, and prioritize work demands
• Ability to develop procedures and policies that meet business objectives
• Ability to constructively resolve differences

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”