Safety, Health, Environmental Specialist at Plexus Scientific Corporation

SUMMARY:  The scope of the position includes leading, overseeing, and driving all aspects of the implementation and maintenance of the facility’s safety, health, and environmental (SHE) programs. The SHE Specialist is a leader and supports the organization by providing guidance for safe operation of the facility and compliance with government and company SHE regulations, policies, and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating the overall plant SHE effort.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SHE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer SHE program management, including but not limited to auditing, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping.
• Provide technical guidance, coordination, and support regarding various SHE issues to the organization.
• Promote and foster employee understanding of SHE standards and goals.
• Organize and assist management and supervision with training employees and contractors regarding SHE topics.
• Conduct SHE audits, inspections, and investigations and assist the organization in identifying corrective actions.
• Work with the organization to identify and develop strategies for mitigating SHE hazards and unsafe practices.
• Continuously improve ways to drive a culture of safety first.
• Represent in SHE matters with government agencies, insurance representatives, the site host, and others as needed.
• Supervise SHE contractors that provide services to the plant.
• Keep management and supervision informed of SHE issues and trends.
• Administer SDS Management Program.
• Administer environmental program management, including but not limited to auditing, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Measure progress toward goal attainment using SHE incidents as parameters.
• Periodically analyze parameters to identify needed changes in policy and/or programs.
• Observe site areas skillfully to detect pre-incident rule violations, unsafe practices, and unsafe conditions.
• Use astute investigative techniques to prevent injury and serious-potential-injury recurrence.
• Keep supervision informed of SHE problems and trends.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:   

Bachelor’s degree or higher. Safety, Health, and Environmental or related field preferred.

Work Experience: 

• 5 years of SHE experience in manufacturing or construction required with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of SHE regulatory requirements and current “best practices.” Examples are given below.
  • Federal and state air, water, and waste regulations
  • EPCRA regulations and reporting
  • OSHA Standards, including Process Safety Management
  • NFPA Standards
  • TSCA reporting requirements

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Knowledge of environmental and safety law
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal skills to allow productive collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization
• Observation skills and attention to detail
• Calm demeanor
• Self-starter
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage data with a high degree of accuracy
• Root cause analyses process for incident investigations
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and use other software as needed

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required: 

• CSP preferred

Plexus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets