Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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EH&S Specialist
2024-02-20
2024-05-09
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety
Job Number: Na277206219
Compensation: $71759-86863 / year
Job Description
Title: EH&S Specialist
Location: Hammond, IN
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary:
The EH&S Specialist offers support for compliance across all aspects of plant health, safety, and environmental programs. This intermediate EH&S Specialist will collaborate closely with plant staff and the EH&S Director to uphold outstanding performance in environmental, health, and safety measures, ensuring adherence to all regulations.
Job Duties:
- Facilitate the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Primary Energy EH&S Programs.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and laws, including OSHA, IDEM, and Federal, State & Local Laws.
- Obtain necessary EH&S Training and Certifications to advance job capabilities and responsibilities.
- Organize, monitor, and conduct EH&S Training for plant personnel and contractor site orientation.
- Coordinate Plant Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Program, including conducting periodic evacuation drills.
- Manage Industrial Hygiene programs.
- Oversee annual medical surveillance and hearing conservation programs.
- Manage and organize SDS records.
- Schedule, oversee, facilitate completion, and close out environmental health and safety tasks within the company’s Compliance Management System (CMS).
- Report incidents, conduct incident investigations, and ensure timely follow-up on corrective action items until completion.
- Assist in environmental compliance programs such as RCRA/DOT, SPCC, Title V, and SARA.
- Maintain a proactive and positive liaison role with operators, contractors, host site safety representatives, and emergency responders.
- Lead weekly safety meetings with operators, record minutes, and monitor action items to completion.
- Conduct audits of contractor health and safety programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations and plant policies.
- Review and comprehend industrial host health and safety programs, ensuring alignment with or exceeding host requirements.
- Support insurance company inspections and due diligence efforts, and manage workers’ compensation claims.
Qualifications:
- Safety is a fundamental value, requiring a proactive and energetic attitude.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health, and safety discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience of 1-5 years in environmental and/or health and safety within an industrial setting.
- Willingness to undergo cross-training in other EHS functions if expertise is stronger in one area.
- Strong communication skills, capable of considering viewpoints from all team members.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
- Experience in handling Union relations and fostering a positive work environment.
- Establish and nurture collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds and comfortable navigating stairwells and ladders.
- Proficient in computer systems and applications.
- Familiarity with federal and state licenses and permits required for operations.
- Skilled in root cause analysis and incident investigation.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.
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