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Staff EHS Specialist

The Staff Health and Safety Specialist will be part of our growing global EHS team. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment. In this role, you will partner with Production, Maintenance, RandD, and Construction teams to provide daily Health and Safety operational support. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-growth company where safety is a value.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing core EHS policies and programs
• Managing EHS projects and programs at the Charleston, SC campus
• Conducting safety and compliance audits
• Leading investigations into injuries and illnesses and developing corrective actions and preventative measures
• Working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure program compliance and promote safety policies and procedures
• Writing and maintaining reports including EHS inspections, Job Safety Analysis, and incident investigation reports
• Providing support to leadership in communicating safety and health concerns to all levels of the organization
• Leading site EHS-related teams (Safety Committee, Ergonomics, Health and Wellness, and Emergency Response)
• Creating and implementing training programs and informational materials as required to convey safety policies and procedures for new hire orientation, ongoing regulatory requirements, and specialized training
• Representing EHS in engineering risk assessments on new projects using HAZID/HAZOP

Desired Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as an EHS professional in manufacturing or chemical processing industries
• APS, CSP or CIH certification preferred
• 4-year degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering/Science, Biology, Chemistry or similar sciences is preferred
• Experience writing and developing health and safety programs for large-scale manufacturing, industrial, or chemical operations
• Strong background in OSHA compliance, and independent standards organizations and certification programs (ISO)
• Experience developing and mentoring personnel and working in a team environment
• Background supporting chemical or mechanical manufacturing environments
• Ability to work with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure program compliance
• Ability to apply independent thinking and judgment to address resolution
• Understands the challenges and pace of working in a startup environment
• Must possess technical knowledge of fall protection systems, electrical safety, confined spaces, industrial hygiene, load handling equipment, scaffolding, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and incident investigation
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and safe handling practices
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to constant change
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

Ability to successfully complete a respiratory fit test and respiratory medical evaluation.

Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical including a metals sensitization evaluation and biological metals burden analysis.

Ability to wear a full-face respirator when required.