Posted 3w ago

EHS Specialist

@ Quanta Manufacturing
La Vergne, Tennessee, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Maintain documentation, Collect samples, Facilitate investigation
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Science with 3 years related experience; strong documentation skills; regulatory knowledge; basic PC proficiency.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Email
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

 

The EHS Specialist generates weekly/monthly EHS updates and special request reports to support the EHS department, establishment/implementation of EHS, GHGs, Energy management systems, supporting CSR management system and overall operation in monitoring performance and making decisions to maximize EHS levels to meet RBA requirements and ISO certifications. They participate in the development and coordination of procedure, work instructions and forms within the EHS Management Systems. They assist in implementation, validation and audit for the EHS management system elements. They work under the direction of the EHS Manager. This person will be responsible for organizing and facilitating the flow of the numerous forms of documentation that require processing, tracking and filing, as well as maintenance of various files and records within the EHS department. This position requires coordination of technical documents, information and records across many disciplines and departments within Quanta, with a strong need for attention to detail and follow-through. This position is also responsible for vendors and 3rd party management who are providing services as key stakeholders in our system chains of EHS programs, routine/non-routine shop floor inspection, and coordination of EHS training/EHS meetings/RCI/HIRA/Audit/Change Management/Environmental Impact Management/Water Discharge Management/Waste Stream Management/ Permits&Licenses/SWP/5S/CAPA/GHGs Emission Sources Identification and Activity Data Maintenance/SDS/PPE/Hygiene and Pest Control, etc. This position is also responsible for surveying needed EHS materials or equipment to provide to the shop floor to use.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Maintain and Track documentation for EHS programs. (MSDS and chemical management, RCI, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO14064, ISO50001, RBA, GHG Data, Inspection Records, ERT, Manual and STDs, Worker Compensation, Environmental Impact Assessment, HIRA, Legal Compliance Assessment, EHS Objectives and Targets records, Improvement Program Tracking, Training Records, 3rd party EHS related Measurement and Monitoring Reports, Audit records(living waste water/air pollutants/air quality/chemical exposure/radiation/waste/ noise records), Clean company Hygiene and Pest Control Records, Contractor and Visitor program control records, 5S, living waste water drainage sampling, Maternal health protection records, incident reporting and investigation records, PPE registration and records, change records, CAPA, Medical treatment and recovery status, Permits)

·         Collect samples and contact vendor to do the test.

·         Facilitate root cause investigation for recordable injury or illness.

·         Facilitate communication meetings with supervisors or even sometimes with shop floor employees.

·         Conduct EHS training courses.

·         Conduct and coordinate EHS audits.

·         Conduct onsite HIRA with key stakeholders.

·         Conduct routine/non-routine shop floor EHS inspection.

·         Assist in EHS monitoring and ergonomic assessments as needed.

·         Assist in developing EHS programs and prepare needed documents per instructed.

·         Assist in review and compliance assessment of EHS related governmental regulations (OSHA/TOSHA, EPA, DOT, etc) and customer-requested requirements.

·         Assist in managing fire safety systems with property managers and Quanta facility/maintenance team.

·         Prepare and maintain documents for EHS management review, leadership designated or customer requested meetings.

·         Follow up and track with action owners for the corrective and preventive actions assigned from EHS management systems.

·         Follow up with the implementation of EHS programs with key stakeholders.

·         Follow up the recordable injury cases with the supervisor and the injured personnel.

·         Survey needed EHS materials or equipment to provide to the shop floor to use.

·         Post and maintain needed documents on each building’s safety bulletin cork boards and Quanta TVs.

·         Make or purchase needed signs to post at machines or areas.

·         Support customer requested actions related to EHS per assigned.

·         Manage and maintain the vendors who handle EHS related subjects for Quanta.

·         Others per line manager assigned.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

·         Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, Math or Science) and 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Practiced documentation skills. Relevant experience within an RBA or ISO 14001/45001/50001 certified organization (electronics manufacturing environment) is desirable.

·         Basic PC proficiency and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-mail (as the individual will be the primary resource for documentation flow and record maintenance within the EHS group).

·         Detail oriented and willing to read documents and study regulatory information.

  • ·         Though infrequent, applicants must be able to be on call for emergency response 24 hours a day for security or safety concerns.

 

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to set priorities.

·         Committed to meeting EHS standards.

·         Technical/Engineering/Occupational Health and Safety background preferred.

·         Has effective organizational skills. Keeps files and work area organized.

·         Previous experience researching and writing EHS documentation for end users is preferred.  Ability to develop, write and edit procedural material.

·         Pays attention to detail. Approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner.

·         Strong administrative and interpersonal skills

·         Superior organization, administration, and communication skills, particularly in the area of managing technical, controlled documents within a regulated environment.

·         High level of ownership and accountability.

·         Self-starting and self-motivated.

·         Able to maintain confidentiality

 

 

Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.