Bachelor's Degree in environmental studies or safety management
2+ years of related experience or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
OSHA 10 Certification preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement plant-level EHS programs
Conduct training for safety programs and maintain training records
Monitor and track environmental permits and compliance
Perform job safety analyses and ergonomic risk assessments
Conduct quarterly site audits and document findings
Investigate incidents to determine root causes
Maintain inspection schedules for emergency equipment
Benefits
Competitive wages and salaries
On-the-job training
Work shoe reimbursement
Promotional opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Profit sharing and 401(k)
Life assistance program
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Family-owned compassionate workplace
Full Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
The Newark, CA plant is currently accepting resumes for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist. The EHS Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing plant-level environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance, promote a positive safety culture, and collaborate with plant personnel to minimize workplace risks.
The Job:
Training
Coordinates required regulatory and plant-specific training, JSAs, SOPs, Safety Huddles/Toolbox Talks, and other safety programs with plant leadership.
Maintains worker training and safety filing systems.
Prepares and conducts training for all safety programs.
Assists with creating and implementing workplace health and safety plans and procedures.
Coordinates first aid responder training and emergency response drills.
Attends training and educational seminars to stay current on regulatory requirements.
Environmental
Maintains and tracks environmental permits, monitors renewal timeframes and permit conditions, and coordinates updates and renewals with plant leadership.
Completes and submits applicable environmental reports in a timely manner.
Conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory environmental requirements.
Oversees hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, including proper handling, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation to approved treatment and disposal facilities.
Coordinates air emission, wastewater, storm water, and other regulatory testing.
Coordinates industrial hygiene surveys and tests.
Health & Safety
Performs and coordinates job safety analyses and ergonomic risk assessments and develops action plans to reduce risk.
Supports workers' compensation, medical clinic coordination, and employee claim management with Human Resources, Risk Management, and plant leadership.
Supports modified-duty and return-to-work qualifications by evaluating physical job descriptions and tasks with Human Resources and plant leadership.
Assists with maintaining Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans and Procedures.
Conducts quarterly site audits, documents findings, recommends corrective actions, and tracks completion with plant leadership; participates in subsidiary annual safety audits as assigned.
Investigates incidents to determine root causes and corrective and preventative actions.
Assists with ensuring job safety analysis documents are completed for each position and task.
Maintains inspection schedules for emergency equipment, including fire sprinkler systems, PIVs, fire extinguishers, first aid kits and AEDs.
Maintains inspection schedules and coordinates vendor assessments, including hoist inspections and arc flash assessments.
General
Demonstrates company values and promotes a positive safety culture through collaboration, communication, and consistent application of policies and procedures.
Builds collaborative relationships within the location, with counterparts at other locations, and with PABCO Admin.
Coordinates and implements the company's environmental, health, and safety programs and objectives at the plant level with plant leadership.
Communicates and implements safety best practices with plant employees and leadership.
Stays current on relevant industry regulations, interprets applicability to the plant, and recommends process and policy changes to ensure compliance.
Serves as a primary contact for federal, state, and local regulatory bodies in coordination with plant leadership and PABCO Admin.
Reviews current practices, inspects the facility, and makes recommendations.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to the safety of employees and contractors through behaviors and interactions.
Abides by all company and regulatory safety rules and ensures hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Compensation:
The salary range is $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as environmental studies and/or safety management; and
Two (2) or more years' related experience and/or training; or
Equivalent combination of education and experiences.
OSHA 10 Certifications preferred
*Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
The Schedule:
This is a full-time onsite position.
Typically, Monday - Friday; although there may be the occasional need for weekend work.
The preferred working day is 7 AM - 4 PM with flexibility depending on plant events.
Benefits:
Competitive Wages & Salaries
On the Job Training
Work Shoe Reimbursement
Promotional Opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Profit Sharing & 401(k)
Life Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
Family-Owned Compassionate Workplace
PABCO offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan and wellness programs.
