What you will do:
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environment and safety
• Maintain and improve environment, health, and safety programs (i.e. Emergency management, Lockout tagout, Hazardous communication, Ergonomics, Illness and injury prevention)
• Conduct EH&S assessments to evaluate EHS risks
• Develop EH&S procedures for new processes, equipment, chemicals, tasks, etc.
• Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective and preventive actions to reduce potential for re-occurrence and prevent future incidents
• Provide input on hazardous waste disposal and waste handling
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, facilities, Labs and R&D
• Help lead and support EHS Points of Contact at each site (Sandy Springs and Atlanta)
• Chemical review and hazard communication
• Develop and execute company training programs for employees in areas such as HazCom, incident reporting and investigation, Emergency preparedness, lab safety, ergonomics, etc.
• Collect and maintain EHS data and metrics for site KPIs
• Oversee the Emergency Response Program ensuring adequate assessments, resources and training are in place to respond to emergency scenarios