SR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST en None

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety team with administrative and in-plant support of EHS programs and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the companies’ efforts in creating a safe working environment for all of our employees by establishing comprehensive environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs.
• Assists in the preparation of governmental agency reporting paperwork including DOT-PHMSA, FDEP, FDOH, FL SERC, USEPA, USEPA-FIFRA, and Pinellas County Industrial Pretreatment Program. Maintains accuracy of preparatory documents and submittal information for proper reporting and recordkeeping.
• Recognize, evaluate, and aid in the control of hazards including chemical, physical, and others that might be encountered in the workplace
• Partner with managers and supervisors to ensure safety is part of day to day operations
• Perform environmental monitoring including but limited to: personal and area air monitoring, noise monitoring and indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient and compliant operation of the EHS Department. 
• Develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) pages for products being dispensed, produced and developed (pilots).  Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the facility.
• Develop and work with cross functional teams to assure PSM & RMP compliance
• Reviews and prepares documents and saves them, in a systematic and logical manner, in the document management system (Master Control), designated departmental share folder, and / or EHS master files, Ability to tie subjects together from various documents to search and find related topics. 
• Participate in development, review and implementation of EHS standards and policies.
• Prepares OSHA reporting logs, internal accident reporting system, safety incident investigations, corrective action resolution, and any weekly / monthly safety summaries and Safety communications. 
• Helps ensure the physicals, exams, testing, and training are completed as directed for programs such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined space entry, forklift operator, etc.   
• Works directly with employees to ensure EHS on-boarding training requirements are met, annual refresher training is provided, and all safety-required PPE is inventoried appropriately, assigned, and maintained. 
• Issues requisitions and purchase orders and processes invoices from outside vendors. 
• Performs periodic (daily/weekly /monthly) environmental inspections of areas and identifies and corrects any compliance gaps.   
• Performs other EHS functions, as necessary. 

QUALIFICATION:

• Experience in general industry and applicable regulations.
• The ability to customize educational programs to the needs of the business as required by applicable government agencies. 
• The ability to communicate well with others.
• Must be extremely organized and keep accurate record and documentation. 
• Ability to track trends and produce annual reporting to government agencies as required by regulations. 

Preferred Additional

• Experience in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical and/or medical device and cosmetic industry. 
• Strong background and knowledge of manufacturing environments, cGMP, FDA, DOT-PHMSA, FDEP, FDOH, FL SERC, USEPA, USEPA-FIFRA, Pinellas County Industrial Pretreatment Program NFPA, NIOSH, and clean room experience. 
• Experience with local government agencies. 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Power Point, Word, Excel, and a basic understanding of MicroSoft media applications is required. 

Technical Skills and Experience (if applicable)

          (i.e., computing, negotiating)

• Familiarity with different types of monitoring equipment that may be needed to conduct safety analysis in work areas. 

Education and/or Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or other related field.
• Certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Hazcom and DOT training.