Environmental Health and Safety Specialist; EHS

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, serve as a resource to the organization in the development of a world class EHS program and achieving zero accidents.

• Facilitate implementation of EHS systems including Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Medical programs.
• Educate line organization personnel to ensure compliance with all EHS regulatory requirements and standards.
• Manage the wastewater treatment equipment for full compliance with the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) industrial discharge permit.
• Assess risk associated with manufacturing processes and act to minimize risks.
• Assist in defining, obtaining, and coordinating necessary EHS reports, permits, communications and EHS self‑assessments for the location.
• Develop and update EHS written programs and safe work instructions.
• Assist in coordinating fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Update health and safety posting and bulletin boards.
• Develop and facilitate EHS training.
• Using Velocity
  
  EHS, manage and analyze incident data.
• Complete Health and Safety audits and inspections.
• Manage Job Observation/Behavior Based Program.
• Complete hazard assessments.
• Conduct ergonomic job requirements.

• Associate's science degree (AA) or equivalent in Environmental, Health and Safety/Engineering; or equivalent verifiable experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 3+ years of EHS experience related to manufacturing and repair operations.
• Desire to grow EHS subject matter expertise and work towards relevant certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is strongly preferred for this position.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft software including Excel, Power Point & Word.