EHS Specialist

Job#: 2013606

Job Description:

Searching for an EHS Specialist to join a Chemical Company in Kentucky.

Responsibilities:

• Implement all safety and health policies and procedures.
• Complete weekly safety audits with safety committee members and work with Supervisors and Managers to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in post incident investigations.
• Attend and lead Safety Committee meetings.
• Conduct follow up on all safety and health related incidents and ensures timely corrective actions are being taken.
• Conduct monthly safety trainings.
• Work with Managers and Supervisors to provide oversight for all safety and health issues.
• Has functional authority throughout the plant for health and safety issues.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• One to Three years’ previous experience preferred.
• Must possess very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• The ability to multi-task and work under pressure is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Follow Company safety rules.
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
• Metatarsal Safety shoes
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hard Hat
• Cut resistant sleeves and gloves
• Report to the Safety Manager, Plant Manager or Operations Manager any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
• Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Only local candidates will be considered.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.