EHS Specialist

Position Purpose

In this role, the EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Specialist will support JCB North American headquarters operations located in Pooler, GA. This role will support the EHS Manager in all areas applicable to OSHA general industry manufacturing as well as all Federal and State Environmental responsibilities typical to manufacturing operations. This position will be a “boots on the ground” role with opportunity for a wide range of exposures and growth in the EHS field.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Provide day to day support for all core OSHA programs and standards applicable to general industry manufacturing
• Support in the development and updates of OSHA and Environmental policies, programs and standards
• Assist with incident investigations (first aid, near misses, recordable, environmental and property damage) using a team-based approach to problem solving and to effectively implement corrective actions
• Support and assist in maintaining OSHA 300 recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting
• Support the initiatives and efforts to successfully implement ISO 14001 for JCB North America
• Support compliance with all environmental programs to include, stormwater, wastewater (NPDES), SPCC, RCRA, and other Federal and State regulatory requirements
• Assist with Federal, State and County environmental reporting and documentation requirements, such as Tier II, TRI, Discharge Monitoring Reports, hazardous waste manifests, etc.
• Support implementation of sustainability and recycling initiatives
• Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports and communicate findings.
• Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors
• Work closely with managers, leads and employees to drive, build and sustain a healthy safety culture
• Assist in development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed
• Serve as back up incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses

Nature & Scope

Reports to EHS Director 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees

• 1-2 years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field  
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold or making progress toward GSP/ASP
• Environmental certifications, water/wastewater licenses or experience
• Basic understanding of fire protections systems a plus, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Basic Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communication and persuasion in employee interactions
• Knowledge of applicable 29 CFR 1910 - OSHA General Industry Standards   
• Training development and delivery
• Knowledge and skill in using a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of information  
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities.  These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to climb ladders and work at heights from time to time.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VETS/DISABLED