Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability Senior Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability Senior Specialist for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada. 

 
The Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability Senior Specialist is responsible for technical oversight of EHS&S programs in adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. This role will have a thorough understanding of EHS&S requirements including regulatory compliance and must be able to communicate effectively all facets of our EHS&S objectives. Must be familiar with current EHS&S best practices and requires excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to lead teams of people in projects and implementation of sustainable processes that will improve the health and safety of our employees. The individual in this role is a multi-disciplined generalist and will be responsible for programs within EHS&S discipline.    
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   
•    Establish, administer, update and manage EHS&S programs to meet company Global Operating Framework standards and ensure compliance with regional, state and federal safety and environmental regulatory agencies.  
•    Maintain and ensure timely reporting of safety and environmental data, documentation, permits and licenses to all applicable regulatory agencies. Assess new regulatory standards and identify program changes to meet new requirements. 
•    Leverage the existing safety and environmental training within the company’s talentHUB Learning platform to deliver training to employees and develop site/business specific training as necessary. 
•    Develop the facility inspection program for department and site management to conduct documented safety walkthroughs to identify findings and provide technical support to implement solutions. Document information in company Management Information System (Enablon). 
•    Lead the site risk assessment program, developing a training program and tool to identify work hazards, assess the risk and implement effective controls using the hierarchy of controls model. 
•    Use change management practices to implement new programs and processes. 
•    Track hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act – RCRA) and medical waste disposal records including waste profiling, permitting, and manifesting. Maintain all documentation and submit records to agencies as necessary for reporting requirements. 
•    Assist management team in emergency response and function as EHS&S Emergency Coordinator for 24-hour incident response.  
•    Support the investigation, root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action plan of proactive safety and incident reports. All details to be documented and tracked in company Management Information System (Enablon). 
•    Serve as Chairperson of Safety Committee(s), provide guidance on EHS&S issues to staff, and provide summary reports of notes to management team. 
•    Describe procedures and produce written documentation as proof of compliance to clients and federal and state investigators. Coordinate communications to regulatory agencies and client inspections on EHS&S-related matters. 
•    May assist in development of departmental budget and development of EHS&S programs and metrics. 
•    Develop sustainability initiatives to protect employees and the environment while promoting responsible business practices. 
•    Possess knowledge of biosafety, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, and overall environmental awareness. 
•    Coordinate efforts to educate employees and provide site guidance on ergonomics. 

Job Qualifications

 
•    Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. 
•    Experience:  7 or more years related experience in EHS&S. 
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as satisfactory substitute for specific education and experience listed above. 
•    Certification/Licensure:  None. 
•    Other:  Knowledge and application of environmental health and safety regulations and familiarity with EHS&S regulatory agencies’ protocols (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DEP, DOT, NRC, etc.). Hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing work environment. Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. 
•    Demonstrated ability to interpret/apply required federal or state regulations and manage multiple/changing priorities with many interruptions. 
•    Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, project management skills, and strong time management and organizational skills are required. 
•    Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system. 
•    Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. 
•    Ability to work under specific time constraints. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    Experience:  Experience preferably in a laboratory or scientific organization is highly recommended. 
•    Certification/Licensure:  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training preferred. Certified Safety Professional certification preferred. 
•    Other:  Industrial hygiene skills and ergonomic program experience are preferred. Knowledge of governmental safety and environmental regulations and chemical handling preferred. 

The pay range for this position starts at $120,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.