EHS Specialist

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.

• Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
• Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers' health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers' safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
• May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Medicine or similar
• Experience minimum of 3 years in the areas of Industrial environmental, hygiene, safety and health
  
• Knowledge of STPS, CESPT, FIRE, CIVIL PROTECTION, IMSS Regulations
• Experience in Ergonomics
• English Advanced

Goal: Develop, manage and implement program of safety, health, hygiene and ergonomics for workers through monitoring compliance with regulations regarding Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and environment. Strategies Implementation and projects for reducing the risks of accidents and occupational diseases, reducing risk premiums, as well as knowledge in the identification and control of ergonomic risks.

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Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)