EHS Specialist III

SUMMARY

This position will lead all aspects of industrial safety, health, and environmental systems for the facility. He/she will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position will coordinate all environmental and safety training to meet regulations and internal program requirements and maintain records in cooperation with other facility resources including operations and human resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support environmental management process, chemical inventory, waste streams, and other relevant data required for permit submission and compliance.
• Assist departments with processing reports/investigations/spill reports and ensure necessary supplies such as spill kits, first aid supplies, and proper training.
• Manage hazard communication program.
• Review new chemicals and maintain chemical inventory information to ensure accurate location of allowable quantities for new applications and project activities.
• Review packing slips for incoming chemicals for SDS compliance.
• Monitor and maintain documentation and permits required by regulations in a timely manner and prepare related documents for signature.
• Update and maintain safety metrics and databases.
• Conduct safety inspections of workspaces, equipment, and operations and make recommendations for safety improvements.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and reenactments to identify root causes, develop and propose corrective solutions to prevent recurrence, and work with appropriate personnel to implement solutions. Implement and lead plant Safety and Environmental Committees to make recommendations to management.
• Respond and aid in all emergency situations.
• Conduct risk assessments for new processes and equipment and take steps to prevent any hazardous conditions.
• Utilize safety by design, hazard analysis/job safety, and EHS practice integration techniques to resolve hazards and exposures in operations processes.
• Ensure PPE is appropriate, available, and in good working order for employee use.
• Purchase all necessary safety supplies and equipment at the facility.

Critical Competencies

• Strong critical reasoning skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrated success using a balance of data and experience to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs.
• Ability to analyze data, provide insights, and take actions leveraging the Microsoft suite and Excel.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and communicate technical information to all levels of management.
• Demonstrated familiarity with machine guarding, basic industrial hygiene, required regulatory and permit paperwork.
• A passion for teambuilding and improving employee engagement.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented, process improvement focused.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results.
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: positive, persuasive, motivating.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to adapt to internal processes.
• Strong work ethic, including the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated. Models' professionalism, passion, and initiative with projects and tasks.
• Willing and able to work extended hours as required to support off shifts and travel as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education & work experience required.

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in environmental, health and safety in a manufacturing facility.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment typically indoors but may require access to outdoors for work at times and includes exposure to dust particles. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand, bend and twist; see, hear, and talk; use fingers and hands, with good hand and finger dexterity to handle or feel controls or product; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry product. Lifting/moving up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs. is required. Exposure to elevated heights up to 20 feet. This position also requires a person to handle different temperatures as the Warehouse is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. This position may also require a person to stand for long periods of time, up to 10 hours. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn during shift.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Leaves

• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.