Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an EOHS Specialist to drive world-class environmental, health, and safety performance at the Lafayette facility. Under the direction of the EOHSS Manager, you will oversee EOHS programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor teams to improve performance.

You will develop compliance requirements, participate in audits, prepare regulatory submittals, and support training, recordkeeping, and incident investigations while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety or related field.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Management and handling.
• First aid training or certification.
• ISO 14001 Auditor experience or training.
• OSHA regulations knowledge applicable to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing EOHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain training, registrations, and permits for facility processes.
• Provide guidance to management on EOHS issues and culture.
• Prepare regulatory submittals and reports as needed.
• Support EOHS training programs and recordkeeping systems.
• Maintain spill response and fall protection inventories.
• Support Fire Protection Systems operations and risk assessments.
• Attend audits and develop corrective action plans.
• Drive proactive safety culture and mentor staff.
• Manage vendor compliance in contractor management system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Systematized observation

Stress management

Decision making and problem-solving

Manufacturing familiarity

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork and independent work

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety or similar

Tools

Ideagen EOHS software

Regulatory databases

Environmental management software

Job description

Under the direction of the EOHSS Manager, the EOHS Specialist is responsible for driving world class EHS performance at the site, is responsible to oversee the EOHS programs and ensure the Company's compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations, drives improved performance by providing mentoring, coaching and training to all levels. Develops all compliance requirements, attends audits, and develop action plans to cover all requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining and implementing standardized EOHS programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and Wabash policies relating to safety and the environment.
• Assist with and maintain all required environmental training, registrations, and permits for the process, equipment, or discharges generated at the facility.
• Provide guidance and support to management of EOHS issues. Work closely with all levels of employees to establish, maintain, and improve EOHS programs and culture.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the process, equipment, and materials used in the facility, including pollution control devices and other applicable regulated equipment and processes.
• Promptly address and then notify the EOHSS Manager and the appropriate Operations Manager of potential regulatory issues, incidents, or control device malfunctions.
• Aid in the timely preparation of regulatory submittals or required reports to regulatory agencies as requested.
• As necessary; consult, develop, review, and/or implement procedures/SWIs to reduce EOHSS risks.
• Support the SDS program, training, and database by reviewing new SDS request, intermittently auditing existing materials used at the facility, and facilitate the required HAZCOMM training.
• Support a comprehensive and organized recordkeeping system so that the facility can verify compliance with all applicable regulations using both the designated electronic system and hard copy records retention as required.
• Ensure responsible parties are immediately notified of EOHSS concerns and action is immediately taken.
• As appropriate and as assigned, manage vendor compliance in the online contractor management system.
• Attend training, meetings, and seminars to maintain proficiency in EOHS areas.
• Support EOHS related training programs to ensure employee's knowledge and understanding of EOHS risk recognition and reduction activities; regulations; and requirements.
• Performing employee training as designated.
• Support Fire Protection Systems operation, testing, and record keeping. Support implementation of elements of the Wabash Fire Prevention Plan.
• Assist with annual property insurance inspections and record keeping.
• Maintain fall protection equipment inventory.
• Maintain spill response and containment as needed.
• Assist with development and review of Safe Work Instructions and Risk Assessment procedures.
• Drives a proactive safety culture and positive behavior reinforcement system.
• Support utilization of Ideagen (and other EOHSS software systems) for the EOHSS functions.
• Develop, support, and review CapEx Projects for EOHSS and other CapEx categories.
• Occasional purchase of EOHS supplies, materials, PPE, equipment, etc.
• Perform EOHSS audits and inspections to support improvement activities and compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Preferred in Environmental, Safety or similar major)
• Knowledge and/or training courses specific for this position:
• Hazardous Waste Management and special handling.
• First aid
• ISO 14001 Auditor
• OSHA regulations
• Skills specific for this position:
• Organizational skills
• Systematized observation
• Stress management
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing familiarity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a team and to work independently
• Change management
• Experience specific for this position:
• Demonstrates ability to supervise employees and show leadership skills
• Safety management system
• Compliance requirements
• Internal audits
• Ergonomic
• Work Comp
• EHS Software Systems
• Physical Demands
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds
• Vision and the ability to adjust focus

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates