EHS Specialist, HY

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under limited supervision ensure company compliance with all safety and health programs, including but not limited to Workplace Safety, Equipment Safety, Ergonomics, biological and physical hazards, company health and safety programs and federal, state and local regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, Air Quality, DOT, APCD). Proficient in Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment. Use technical expertise of Hazardous Materials/Waste, OSHA, EPA, Air Quality, DOT and Workers’ Compensation practices as well as Industrial Hygiene requirements to minimize exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures company compliance with all local, state & federal safety regulations by developing and sustaining efforts with respect to Manufacturing Equipment Safety, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication (including Safety Data Sheets), Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Ventilation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety programs and monthly safety audits.
2. Perform or coordinate periodic audits and inspections for storm water, hazardous waste, and preparing reports for submittal to local, state, and federal environmental agencies. 
3. Performs and/or assist in investigating accidents and incidents to identify root cause and effective counter measures.
4. Assist in Managing environmental permits such as but are not limited to the following:  San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) permits, County of San Diego Hazardous Materials permits, and industrial wastewater permits.
5. Submit Hazardous Waste pick-up inventory requests to our waste hauler and signs manifests. Help in setting up generators waste profiles as needed and managing recycling and disposal efforts.
6. Provide solutions and intervention strategies to minimize exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards using engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls.
7. Provides technical expertise for continual efforts to minimize exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards using engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls. 
8. Writes and distributes safety tailgate to company staff and manages training in support of EHS organizational programs.
9. Participates as a member of the emergency response team in the event of a fire, chemical spill, medical emergencies and/or earthquakes, etc. 
10. Partners with regulatory agencies as a point of contact for inspections and/or audits, involving health matters, and may serve as a back-up to other EHS department personnel for other regulatory inspections or audits. 
11. Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in applicable Science field and 5+ years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and industrial hygiene concepts, methodologies, principles and instrumentation in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
3. ISO 14001 working knowledge, a plus.  
4. Working knowledge of environmental sciences, regulatory requirements and permitting processes.
5. Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office Suite software such as Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Word.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write moderately complex reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or vendors. 

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES: 

1. DOT HM 181 Certification, required. 
2. CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.