Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The EHS will play an instrumental role in safeguarding our employee’s health and safety at our Brownsville facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, maintain and implement our safety programs that comply with federal, state and local safety laws.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of safety-related problems and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct routine safety checks and inspections to ensure all standards are met and the working environment is safe and secure.
• Understand applicable EHS regulations, prepare and provide summary of relevant requirements to Management.
• Maintain logs and database to assure compliance with OSHA and corporate recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Develop SWPPP
• Educate employees about health and safety regulations and precautions.
• Workers’ Compensation
• Create safety awareness training programs and modules
• Must have knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office – with emphasis on Excel
• Must be respectful, honest, and demonstrate a strong work ethic

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health or other scientific disciplines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at organization’s facilities.

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.

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