Title: EHS Specialist - I
Location: Valencia, CA /Hybrid-4 days required onsite
Duration: 8+ Months (Possible extension)
No travel for this position.
Description:
- This is a small EH&S Site.
- Training will be managed by a Sr. EH&SS
- Will be working with facilities, R&D, audit support, other.
Must Have:
- Someone with experience in regulatory compliance and safety.
- Experienced in risk assessments.
- Ergonomics.
- Training related to EH & S.
- Hazardous waste management.
Job Purpose:
- Contributes to maintaining EH&S programs to further improve EHS as an integral part of site operations.
- Provides general support to EH&S Function across all operations.
- Maintains EH&S programs and participates in new program implementation.
- Works with Managers, Trainers, and Technicians to identify and control significant environmental health and safety impacts of operations.
- Performs day-to-day activities to maintain division compliance.
- Supports management of EH&S programs, and pro-actively works to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.
- Participates in Behavioral Based Safety program maintenance.
- Participates in internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.
- Coordinates and delivers EH&S related training.
- Supports ergonomics and participates in risk reduction initiatives.
- Performs hazard assessments.
- Understands and proactively follows through on the Environmental, Health and Safety Management Procedures.
- Actively works to maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications at the facility.
- Communicates effectively across the organization and works independently to drive improvement of EHS programs.
- Quality Systems Requirements :In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field, and minimum of 2 years' experience in the areas of occupational safety, health, and environment.
- Hands-on experience in an R&D work environment is highly desired.
- Ability to make aggressive EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business strategic goals.
- Experience in both Safety and Environmental regulations.