Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety

Job Title: Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety 

Job Code: 33156

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

This role is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and execution of Environmental, Health and Safety programs for Salt Lake City and Carlsbad locations.  The primary focus of this position is Environmental Sustainability and Compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supporting and facilitating the implementation of an effective EHS management system regulatory compliance.  Coordinating divisional sustainability programs and reporting, Supporting the EHS weekly Reg Auditor audit process, annual site assessment and corporate compliance audits for both Health and Safety and Environmental.


• Coordinating, or supporting critical EHS projects and/or programs including but not limited to: Sustainability Program Coordinator, Site Green Team Leader, Eco Treasure Hunt Coordinator, Environmental reporting and data tracking, Environmental permitting, Sustainability improvement projects, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Contractor Management, Environmental Management Systems, Recycling coordinator, Emergency spill coordinator.


• Conducting training and providing guidance to site personnel, leadership, and contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory and company training requirements.


• Leading incident investigations, determining root causes, developing corrective actions, preparing EHS alerts, and conducting closure verification activities.


• Reviewing current and proposed regulations and company requirements for applicability; recommend appropriate program measures to ensure compliance. Develop proactive strategies to prepare for upcoming changes and drive actions to ensure compliance with regulatory (federal, state, county, local) and corporate requirements. 


• Supporting monthly site Safety Walks for the Operations and Leadership and Supervisor teams with data entry.


• Supporting EHS programs for Salt Lake City, Utah and Carlsbad, California locations. Travel may include 2-4 trips per year.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.


• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.


• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior EHS related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven experience in EHS management systems and sustainability programs


• Strong knowledge of Emergency Response protocols and ability to handle emergency or time-sensitive situations.


• Excellent leadership and team management skills.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Able to facilitate coordinate EHS team functions.


• Walking to conduct audits and Safety Walks weekly throughout the site.


• Frequently corresponding with other employees about audits, compliance actions, and EHS requirements. 


• Must be able to communicate accurate information.


• Knowledge of Environmental and Sustainability programs.


• Experience leading agency inspectors during site visits. 

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