Specialist Environmental Health & Safety

Boyd Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time W2 with bonus potential

Full benefits including Medical,Dental

Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

Job summary

Boyd Company in Paducah, KY is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to oversee the EHS program, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and develop procedures across facilities. You will lead audits, train staff, and drive continuous safety improvements.

Responsibilities include coordinating regulatory reporting, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent experience.
• BCSP credential preferred (ASP/CSP/CIH).
• 3–5 years in workplace EHS management systems.
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates the company's EHS program.
• Conducts periodic audits and corrective action follow-ups.
• Identifies training needs and implements programs.
• Reports incidents and ensures timely corrective actions.
• Ensures regulatory reporting and site metrics monitoring.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Board of Certified Safety Professionals Credential (ASP/CSP/CIH) preferred

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Paducah

Full-Time

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

A big reason why Boyd CAT has been able to thrive for over a combined 150 years is our people. Each day, our team strives to adhere to the core values of integrity, commitment, excellence, and service that have sustained our company through the decades. Our focus is to hire the most qualified applicants, provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed, and support them throughout their careers.

Boyd Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist who will be responsible for overseeing and administering company policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations and programs. Responsibilities to include planning, developing and coordinating procedures for Boyd facilities and operations to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations for environmental health and safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety or equivalent experience
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Credential (ASP/CSP/CIH) preferred
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in workplace environmental health and safety management systems
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results-focused approach
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour course and 8-hour annual recertification
• OSHA Regulatory courses in accordance with company environmental, health, and safety training program
• Highly self-directed with strong leadership and change management skills; good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with team members and customers
• Good working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, word processing programs
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands
• Travel to branches or other locations as required to perform assigned duties, maintaining a valid driver's license
• Maintain a high degree of discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information and exercise initiative in all assigned areas, High integrity and accountability standards
• Assist work team to meet the objectives of the department and the Company
• Ability to operate a P.C. (Windows, Excel, Word)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, plans, directs and coordinates activities of the company’s environmental health and safety (EHS) program
• Develops, reviews and updated relevant policy and procedures
• Conduct periodic EHS audits and assessments for compliance with Company, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulations. Identify deficiencies and assist site management with implementing corrective action plans.
• Identify EHS training needs throughout the Company and develop the necessary programs to ensure compliance with Company, Federal, Station and Local safety and environmental regulations
• Support the reporting and investigation of incidents for all Company locations. Ensure corrective actions are appropriate and completed in a reasonable timeframe
• Ensure company facilities regulatory and internal reporting is submitted on time, is accurate and reproducible. Monitor site metrics and implement programs to address undesirable trends.
• Research applicable state and federal regulations and report on changes that may affect operations
• Organize and conduct related EHS training for employees
• Project a positive image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, officials, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; display a professional attitude; comply with company dress code.
• Promote a culture of safety by following all work, safety rules, and procedures and ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned to support the Departmental and Company goals and objectives.

BENEFITS:

• Full-Time W2 Employee with bonus potential
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance