EHS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of daylighting and ventilation solutions for high-performance building envelopes, offering a wide range of high-quality solutions, including translucent daylighting systems, skylights, smoke, and natural ventilation products.

To help us continue to grow our business, we’re searching for an EHS Specialist who will closely collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside partners and vendors to ensure ongoing compliance. This person will work with site leaders and teams to ensure the site and systems are always in a high state of compliance and inspection readiness. This position is responsible for assisting the EHS Lead with tasks related to EHS hazards in the workplace, as well as administrative needs for recordkeeping, audits, permits, and procurement.

Benefits include a full-time salary, medical / dental / vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 6% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides EH&S New Hire Orientation training and on boarding for new hires. Responsible for coordinating routine trainings, tour, and associated activities for new employees at the site.
• Directly support all root cause investigations and follow corrective actions in compliance with site and company policies and procedures, in conjunctions with all state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the daily management of Hazard Identifications in the Safety, Health, & Environmental system (Dakota) and monitors investigation status, corrective actions, and closure with site.
• Conducts risk and ergonomic assessments in support of the site.
• Conducts routine 'Safety Walkarounds' and provides feedback to building leadership to help ensure the buildings are free of emergency egress / equipment obstructions and are not in violation of OSHA and Corporate EHS Standards.
• Analyze data, produce relevant status of key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide input into local and corporate-wide EHS forums and meetings
• Track incidents and produce reports as requested or needed.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and continued procurement activities with third party suppliers (e.g. PPE and First Aid suppliers).
• Coordinate and present training programs in general safety and facility training and / or specialty areas.
• Coordinate with the EHS Lead on facility deficiencies and EHS inspections.
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the coordinator and facilitator for EHS documentation, including creating process and procedure templates and ensuring their effectiveness.
• Maintain and update as needed JHAs and SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment.
• Maintain EHS filing and documentation system.
• Support ISO 14001 : 2015 certification activities.
• Provide advice, assistance, and management to ensure EHS protocols are effective as implemented.
• Serves as liaison for Monthly Safety Committee member.
• Participation in company's emergency response team.
• Manage on-site waste, facilitating disposal activities with contractor and site team as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.