EH&S Specialist - Hitachi Air Centers
Hitachi
- Michigan City, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with the EHS Manager to develop, implement and maintain environmental, health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with Hitachi Global Air Powers local, state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations to ensure the overall safety and health of employees, contractors and site visitors.
- Serve as a technical expert; providing technical advice, interpretation of various regulations and policies and direction to Hitachi Global Air Power employees on Environmental, Health and Safety issues. Maintain a working knowledge of regulations.
- Continuously monitor and review processes, designs, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential and recommend improvements to EHS Manager. Provide safety and environmental information by preparing charts, graphs and presentations, as needed.
- Conduct investigations for accidents, incidents, injuries and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
- Develop, coordinate and perform Environmental, Health & Safety training as needed, including new employee/contractor EHS training and other Environmental and Safety topics, as needed.
- Responsible for EHS employee communication with individual departments.
- Complete Management System Internal audits/inspections OSHA VPP, ISO 14001 for the facility in accordance with OSHA VPP and ISO 14001 standards. Update various spreadsheets tracking site Environmental, Health and Safety training to meet OSHA/EPA requirements.
- Perform internal audits for EHS and Facility Engineering. Participate with external auditors, as needed.
- Partner with Managers to drive participation in Safety Suggestion Program (SWAT); supplying critical data, coaching, and supervisor support. Complete on-line requirements for SWAT database.
- Develop/Deliver weekly EHS training as needed.
- Travel to all Direct Store locations to perform EH&S audits, trainings, and inspections as needed.
- Assist with Administration of departmental EHS systems, including:
- Completion of Job Hazard Analysis
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Advanced knowledge of Federal OSHA regulations and requirements, particularly as they relate to occupational and industrial safety and health practices.
- Proficient and knowledgeable in laws, regulations and compliance requirements for hazardous material (HAZMAT) and hazardous waste management.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Proven leadership ability to get results through influence, negotiation and teamwork.
- Associates degree or minimum of two years post high school training/experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related discipline preferred.
- Two-plus years of previous safety experience where safety work is at least 50% of job duties, preferred.
- OSHA, NFPA, IDEM regulatory knowledge and experience.
- Experience with Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills and knowledge; proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Self-starter, motivated individual.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Able to work with confidential information while maintaining confidentiality.
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