EHS Field Specialist

Overview

Your Role Implements safety programs to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment. Delivers programs to train managers and employees in workplace safety practices, as well as environmental requirements and facility security measures. Maintains system to track facility inspections, safety violations, manner of resolution and follow-up reports. Participates in accident investigations and preparation of accident reports.

• Manages, supports, and drives multi-mill Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Facility Defense programs to ensure operations minimize the environmental impact and provide a safe and hazard-free work environment. Supports the development and implementation of a facility-wide EHS culture of ownership and accountability through technical support, program development, and relationship building.
• Plans and delivers programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices. Promotes plant safety by working with all departments to analyze current situations and recommend safety improvements.
• Investigates and reviews injuries and illnesses to determine if injury/illness results from unsafe work practice or unsafe work environment.
• Analyzes injury data to identify trends and types of injuries that can be prevented. Manages compliance with the company’s Facility Defense aspects as well as compliance with applicable EPA and other environmental permits and regulations.
• Conducts management and supervisory training in current safety topics for Ardent Mills locations. Oversees Contractor training compliance and ensures Contractor training is conducted.
• Reviews proposed/new regulations for content and develops new or incorporates into existing EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensures timely and appropriate corrective action to all Environment, Security, and Health & Safety compliance audits. Manages compliance with environmental permit conditions and timely submittal of environmental permit renewal applications. Adheres to PSM program elements for chlorine where applicable. Performs annual LTT certifications for all qualified workers. Coordinates the annual Electrical Worker certification program. Coordinates environmental activities such as Sustainable Development, Zero Waste initiatives and programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (extensive experience may be considered as an alternative to degree); should include coursework in safety management, safety and environmental regulations, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Minimum of five years industrial safety experience or CSP certification
• Health and environment experience, including hands-on oversight in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong training background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience building and leading teams
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations
• Experience performing risk assessments preferred
• Ability to work various shifts on occasion to deliver training and conduct plant assessments
• General knowledge of EPA and environmental type regulations
• Strong PC skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

• Professional certification in health and safety desirable.
• Experience dealing with and advanced knowledge of regulatory agencies, i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA
• Bilingual in Spanish

• Travel up to 25%.

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location
Ogden UT

Address
2780 G Ave, Ogden UT, 84401

Employment Type
Full time

Competitive Compensation
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