Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Mountaintop Beverage; Morgantown (WV); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mountaintop Beverage in Morgantown, WV seeks a Senior EHS Specialist to lead environmental health and safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders to reduce workplace risks.

This role provides EHS expertise, drives risk assessments and safety initiatives, develops training, and strengthens processes while promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across the facility.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading EHS programs and teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and training skills.

Mansioni

• Partner with the Head of Environmental Health and Safety to administer and continuously improve EHS programs.
• Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents; identify root causes and track corrective actions.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls to reduce workplace risk.
• Provide EHS support for facility safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and emergency response.
• Develop and improve strategies and programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and cross-functional teams to address safety risks and implement improvements.
• Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and other safety reviews; recommend engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls.
• Respond to safety concerns from Team Members and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop and deliver safety communications, training, and awareness programs.
• Support the development and maintenance of EHS procedures, training materials, and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, including training and program documentation.
• Analyze observations and incidents to identify recurring risks and drive proactive safety performance.
• Prepare EHS updates and recommendations for leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in facility projects to identify EHS risks and requirements before implementation.
• Monitor safety equipment and ensure supplies are available and maintained.
• Create safety awareness training programs and observe GMP guidelines; follow Food Safety standards as needed.

Conoscenze

EHS leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Descrizione del lavoro

As part of an aseptic beverage manufacturing company, the Senior EHS Specialist will play a key role in advancing the facility’s environmental, health, and safety programs and culture. This role will provide EHS expertise and leadership, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, lead risk assessments and safety initiatives, and partner with leaders and Team Members to identify and reduce workplace risks. The Senior EHS Specialist will also help strengthen EHS processes, drive continuous improvement, and promote shared ownership for safety and environmental stewardship across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Environmental Health and Safety to administer, evaluate, and continuously improvethe facility’s environmental, health, and safety management systems and programs.
• Lead and support investigationsof injuries, near misses, property damage, environmental events, and other safety incidents. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, track follow-through, and ensure required records and documentation are maintained.
• Identify and evaluate workplace hazards and unsafe conditionsand recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk.
• Provide EHS expertise and supportfor facility safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, fire prevention, emergency response, and security programs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve strategies and programsdesigned to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other cross-functional teamsto address safety risks, investigate incidents, and implement practical improvements.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and other safety reviews, recommending appropriate engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls.
• Respond to Team Member safety concerns, partnering with the Head of Environmental Health and Safety and operational leaders to ensure concerns are evaluated and addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Develop and deliver safety communications, training, and awareness programsbased on facility risks, regulatory requirements, and identified improvement opportunities.
• Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of EHS procedures, programs, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation, including safety and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training records and other required program documentation.
• Analyze EHS observations, incidents, and trendsto identify recurring risks and recommend proactive measures to improve safety performance.
• Prepare and present EHS updates, findings, recommendations, and project progressto leaders and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Participate in facility projects and operational changesto help identify EHS risks and requirements before implementation.
• Monitor first aid and eyewash stations and other designated safety equipment to ensure required supplies are available and equipment is maintained appropriately.
• Create safety awareness training programs.
• Observe and follow GMP guidelines.
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, relevant EHS experience, and professional training will be considered.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong skills working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to complete tasks independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct risk assessments, data analysis, and incident investigations.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 50lbs, climb up and down ladders, work in tight spaces, stand, stoop, and kneel throughout the shift.
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting, typing/keyboarding, and using a computer.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment as needed.
• Ability to work with equipment containing electromagnetic components