Role OverviewThe EHS Representative is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the environmental, health, and safety programs across Chase Corporation's Pittsburgh, PA facilities. This role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a strong safety culture, and leads the implementation of EHS initiatives across the region. This is a multi-site role that requires strong collaboration with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations, including hazardous waste, air emissions, stormwater, USTs, and DOT requirements.
- Conduct routine audits, risk assessments, and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage required EHS reporting, permitting, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Training & Safety Culture
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including in-person sessions to supplement online modules.
- Support a culture of safety through initiatives such as incident tracking, safety observations, and incentive programs (e.g., safety bingo).
- Ensure all mandatory safety and environmental training is completed and documented.
- Project Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the implementation and tracking of EHS projects and corrective actions across all assigned sites.
- Identify and execute safety and environmental improvement initiatives, aligning with corporate objectives.
- Engage with employees at all levels to reinforce a proactive, compliance-driven safety culture.
- Communication & External Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, handling both written and verbal communications.
- Collaborate with plant leadership and corporate EHS to align on goals, share best practices, and ensure program consistency.
Qualifications- Minimum 8 years of EHS experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and practical experience applying them in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong background in chemical safety, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials management.
- Excellent consultative, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strong follow-through.
- EHS certifications such as REM, ASP, or CSP are a plus.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001.
Education- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related sciences required (Bachelor's preferred).
