EHS Sr Specialist

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

• Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.  
• Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.   
• Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.  
• Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.   
• Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents. 
• Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.   
• Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. 
• Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.  
• Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations. 

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Velocity Software. EHS Software such as: Enablon or Intelex. Experience with Greenhouse Gases and sustainability. Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.