Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Arcosa
What you’ll do:
· Designs, develops, implements, and oversees the organization's environmental health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that facility is in compliance with regulations.
· Conducts studies and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations and industrial hygiene as well as environmental safety.
· Investigates accidents and promotes safety-conscious work performance and training programs.
· Provides safety performance measures.
· Responsible for delivery of professional safety activities by applying standard safety techniques and procedures.
· Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress and adjusting efforts to meet goals.
· Determines root cause analyses.
What you'll need:
· Bachelor’s degree in safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline work experience preferred.
· Equivalent work experience of 3-5 years in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment
· Knowledge of:
o Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
o Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
o Workers Compensation regulations
· Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company information
· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
· Ability to make decisions and operate independently with respect to complex issues and business requirements.
Working Conditions:
· Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
· Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Safety Activities
· Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
· Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
· Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
· Activating the potential of our people,
· Caring for our customers,
· Optimizing operations and
· Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.