Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Our client is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.

The HSE Specialist will support the implementation of company health, safety, and environmental programs, processes, and systems.

Responsible for:

• Activities that drive site and company safety and environmental performance to higher levels
• Focusing on improvements that will increase the level of adherence and compliance to company HSE objectives
• Ensuring the health and safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors through the adherence to HSE standards, policies, and procedures
• Managing site Worker's Compensation matters, first aid and CPR training, fit testing, and other safety/health program requirements

Environmental:

• Review and maintain all environmental permits
• Prepare and submit required reports and permit applications as required

Safety:

• Provides 24/7 availability to plant, as required
• Partners with plant management to establish and maintain an active safety committee, leads safety meetings, and conducts safety walk arounds
• Develop, upgrade, and implement safety and health training programs and systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
• Follows investigation practices and procedures for all incidents and near misses to determine the causes and the corrective actions necessary to prevent recurrences.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping data as required by OSHA and company standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or equivalent major
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in a health and safety role with demonstrated understanding of H&S principles and regulations
• Strong persuasion and motivation skills, as well as the ability to work across all disciplines and employee levels
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to accurately write reports, communicate verbally with employees, provide constructive feedback, and maintain positive employee relations