Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist 2

Intuitive; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to foster a culture of safety. In this role, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote best practices. Your responsibilities will include conducting training, risk assessments, and monitoring workplace safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on employee well-being and operational efficiency. Join a team that values safety and is dedicated to creating a secure work environment for all.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Experience in conducting safety trainings and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and educate employees.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and job hazard assessments.
• Track incidents and produce reports for safety improvements.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Safety Training

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

We are looking for an energetic and accountable Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our team. As an Environmental Health &Safety Specialist at Intuitive, you will be responsible for creating and enforcing a culture of safety within our organization.

The EHS Specialist 2 will work closely with the local process owners and business partners to ensure requirements are duly met by the site and, additionally, assessing, documenting, and addressing all relevant changes with impact to environment and safety for our employees and overall operations.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal rules and regulations
• Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and job hazard assessments to identify risk
• Partner with stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D to mitigate risk
• Conduct employee safety trainings
• Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies
• Track the number of incidents and produce reports
• Conduct root causes analyses and communicate lessons learned across business units
• Monitor exposure to certain hazardous chemicals
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices
• Perform safety risk assessments for equipment with cross functional partners