Plant EHS Specialist: Safety & Environmental Lead

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to provide technical and professional support on the floor, with guidance from the Senior EHS Manager. This role emphasizes Health & Safety and strong collaboration with operations staff.

Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, training, incident investigations, and environmental regulatory compliance while partnering with department leaders to drive the Safety Improvement Plan and ensure Food Safety

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 3–5 years of related experience.
• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline may be considered in lieu of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred; food & beverage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement written EHS programs and policies aligned with federal and state requirements.
• Design and deliver safety orientation and refresher training and perform job hazard analyses.
• Administer programs such as hearing conservation, hazard communication, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety.
• Provide on-the-floor guidance to facility managers and supervisors on incident reporting and investigations.
• Partner with department leadership to drive the annual Safety Improvement Plan.
• Support workers’ compensation processes and interface with medical professionals and insurance adjusters.
• Facilitate Safety Committee and Task Teams and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Self-motivation

Education

BA/BS degree

Degree in EHS or related discipline considered in lieu of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HP Hood is seeking a Broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional to provide technical and professional support on the floor, with guidance from the Senior EHS Manager. This role emphasizes Health & Safety and strong collaboration with operations staff.

Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, training, incident investigations, and environmental regulatory compliance while partnering with department leaders to drive the Safety Improvement Plan and ensure Food Safety