EHS Specialist

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A great manufacturing company in Schenectady, NY is looking for an EHS Specialist to join their team! They offer growth, a strong company culture, and good benefits. This is an amazing opportunity for entry-level candidates to gain relevant experience! Role Details:

• Direct Hire!
• Salary: $63,000-$70,000
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm

The EHS Safety Specialist is responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety programs. This individual will have specific responsibility for implementation and maintenance of assigned EHS programs. Daily Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, evaluation, implementation and administration of EHS, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational health policies and programs
• Coach and mentor employees at all levels on safe work place behaviors
• Proactively work to identify and communicate EHS safety concerns and assist in resolving
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and records for EHS permit compliance and reporting
• Conduct, coordinate and participate in EHS inspections and audits
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of EHS training to employees, visitors, and contractors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science related field
  • Willing to substitute education for experience
• 1-3 years of direct experience in Environmental Health & Safety; ideally in chemical field
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations; specifically, 29 CFR 1910
• General knowledge of ISO 14001; preferred
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time

PRO062 Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.