EHS Specialist III - The Fountain Group

Job Description:

• $60 - $65/hour based on previous experience and education.
• This position will develop, implement, improve, and maintain EHS programs and provide technical expertise to the operations team within the scope of responsibility which includes campus construction / contractor safety, utility operations, maintenance, cafeteria operations, and other site services.
• Actively participate in the analysis of issues presented by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with site staff and contractors to reach agreement on appropriate path forward. Provide input to helps site leadership establish priorities for capital expenditure, maintenance programs, and/or new systems for Safety, Health, and Environmental issues.
• Conduct risk assessments for team activities and drive improvement of current EHS programs to assure compliance of our operations and the safety of employees and contractors in a proactive manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, (i.e. BSChE, BSME), Bachelor Degree in Science or Industrial Safety or related field.
• At least five (5) years of combined experience managing environmental, health and safety programs to assure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Must be eager to participate in the development of new ideas and/or improving existing ones.
• General knowledge of Quality regulations and standards affecting chemical, biological and medical devices (i.e. Quality Systems and FDA regulations) is desirable.
• Position requires knowledge on local, state, and OSHA and EPA regulation. Also, general understanding of general industry safety and health standards (NIOSH, ANSI) is required.
• Individual shall display knowledge on the design, requirement and use of equipment, facilities, and/or process safety devices such as: relief valves, flame arresters, fusible links, etc. and shows expertise in construction safety.
• Display broad knowledge of related disciplines to perform an effective performance evaluation.
• Should have good situational awareness and be mentally alert with a good capacity for evaluation, analysis and problem solving.
• Must have the ability to focus, develop plans, cope with stress, and use judgment to accomplish results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset are needed with a wide variety stakeholders (project managers, tradespeople, customers, etc).
• Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict with positive outcomes.
• Physical; Walking, sitting, climbing ladders/stairs, and standing.
• Ability to work with computers, database, and integration of information tracking systems.
• Fluent in English, both orally and writing. Fluency in Spanish is desired but not required.