Senior EHS Specialist - Spherion Asheville : Job Details

The Senior EHS Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing programs and processes related to environmental, health, and safety policies, training, and organizational development. This role will support both technical centers, and manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:

Develop and promote environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and reduce occupational incidents.

Promote health and safety awareness through effective employee communications and participation.

Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards as well as all OSHA and EPA requirements.

Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Develop and conduct training programs on industrial safety, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, government regulations, and hazardous materials.

Develop and integrate waste management, minimization, and recycling programs.

Provide emergency response oversight and ensure proper storage and maintenance of chemicals.

Promotes a high degree of employee involvement on safety teams, inspection teams, and other aspects of the program.

Develops and conducts training programs on industrial safety, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, government regulations, hazardous materials, and other related issues.

Coordinates and investigates incident investigation.

Supports and participates in Facilities/Maintenance department team activities.

Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.

Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Biological, Environmental, or Health and Safety Sciences, or 3-5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

OSHA 501, HAZWOPER, Medical Responder, Powered Industrial Truck, or other Safety Training certifications preferred.

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Proactive work experience with employee relations, policy development, compensation administration, training and organizational development, and adherence to federal and state laws is required.

The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when managing sensitive employee information.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Sound judgment, ethical values, communication, decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Understanding of applicable Federal and State (OSHA/EPA) regulations.