Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist

Day & Zimmermann Company; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave

Parental/family leave

Other PTO and benefits

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks an Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist to manage EHS programs at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant. Responsibilities include inspections, reporting, and program development to ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

You will coordinate health and safety programs, prepare environmental reports, and collaborate with regulators and site leadership to promote a safe working environment and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Occupational/Industrial Safety & Health.
• 3+ years of relevant safety experience.
• Training/experience in environmental programs preferred.
• Explosive safety or environmental compliance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Background screening is mandatory for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate phases of Health and Safety programs in plant operations.
• Perform facility inspections to ensure permit and environmental compliance.
• Prepare regulatory/environmental reports and permit applications as needed.
• Develop and implement detailed Process Safety Management Plans.
• Interface with government regulators and site leadership to promote safety.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Safety program coordination

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Env Sci or Safety

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Environmental Health, and Safety Specialist

This position is for an EHS Specialist with the talent and experience needed to manage various EHS programs at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MLAAP) to include such items as environmental sampling, inspections and reporting, and program review/development. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.

As the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist here's the work you'll do:

• Coordinates assigned phases of Health and Safety Programs in designated areas of Plant operations, and recommends safety procedures to provide a safe working environment that will promote Plant safety, employee well being and productivity.
• Performs inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with permit requirements and other procedures and environmental requirements. Develops and maintains schedules for inspections and ensures inspections take place.
• Prepares reports to meet regulatory and permit requirements for environmental programs onsite, such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and of the Clean Water Act (CWA) permits. Prepares permit applications and permit modifications for the hazardous waste and wastewater programs and other permits.
• Assist in the preparation of required Health & Safety reports and assures that appropriate supporting records are maintained. Must be capable of preparing and implementing detailed Process Safety Management Plans and Process Hazard Analysis and able to communicate principles to affected employees.
• Studies accident hazards and health risks (industrial safety, explosive safety, special hazards, medical aid, etc.) and mandates necessary preventive or corrective measures, procedures, mechanical guards and protective equipment and clothing. Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of explosive production buildings, industrial work areas, administrative buildings, subcontractor work sites, and AO work sites along with other duties as assigned.
• Actively interfaces with Government Regulators, Army Staff Personnel, Site Manager, Security / Fire Chief, Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineer, EHS Manager, Disposal Team Manager, Disposal Team Operators, Subcontractors, Contractors and Equipment Vendors. Provides leadership in promoting behavior based safety by providing technical guidance to engineering, supervision, managers, and hourly bargaining employees

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as environmental, health and safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Strong skills in environmental fieldwork and knowledge of implementing environmental regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Scientific Field: Environmental Science or Occupational/Industrial safety & health Required.
• 3+ years Must have prior training/experience in safety Required.
• Training/experience in environmental programs Preferred.
• Explosive safety experience and/or environmental compliance experience is preferred Preferred.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is$61,680 - $92,520 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our Employees and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture etc.)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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