PURPOSE OF POSITION

 

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, administering and sustaining an effective environmental, health, and safety (EHS) process through risk reduction strategies and management system implementation.   The EHS Specialist is the on-site face of safety for the business, working directly with managers and associates across the facility to deploy pro-active safety programs consistent with a world class corporation.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

EHS 

Implement all aspects of the Gems Setra EHS system. Improve EHS workplace performance by promoting an incident-free workplace, and identifying and mitigating EHS risk in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies, and ISO standards.  Schedule and present all necessary EHS training for employees and ensure compliance and understanding.  Guide and direct assigned operating company toward compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, and corporate compliance policies. Facilitate and engage operating company team and team members to drive projects that will lead to reductions in accidents, energy, water usage and waste minimization.  Ensure timely submittal of required federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulatory reports.  Lead Safety Committee and facilitate team meetings as appropriate for the operating company.  Conduct inspections and audits throughout the entire manufacturing facility to identify existing or potential hazards and determine corrective or preventive measures.  Lead first aid response team, coordinate annual certifications and conduct monthly meetings. Conduct and document incident investigations with root cause/countermeasures, and maintain OSHA recordkeeping.  Administer Workers Compensation functions for the assigned business unit.  Provide input on factory daily management and project reviews. Positively contribute in kaizen events supporting a continuous improvement culture. Facilitate EHS suggestions and manage near miss program.  Conduct JSAs (safety risk assessments) and Aspect / Impact Analysis (environmental risk assessments). Manage environmental compliance including hazardous waste disposal, environmental permits, and EPA regulatory reporting. Lead local sustainability projects, sustainability reporting, and emission reduction initiatives.  Manage safety and wellness programs (biometric screening, health fair, & ART).

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in environmental, health and safety or related scientific field  6+ months of related experience (related experience may include internship or co-op experience).  Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions. Solid time management skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines  Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic results driven culture. Versatile, flexible, and a desire to work within a high-paced manufacturing environment.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

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