Safety Specialist jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

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Special requirements / qualification profile

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Qualifications:

• ·  Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety studies, environmental sciences, engineering or related experience or 2 or more years EHS experience in a manufacturing or like environment.
• ·  OSHA 30 certification required
• ·  DOT/RCRA preferred

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Proficiency:

• A working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience using standard office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and audiovisual presentations

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Organizational classification

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Higher level function:

EHS Manager

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Subordinate function:

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Representative for:

Suggestion scheme representative 

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Represented by (function):

Suggestion scheme representative

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Objective of the position

The EHS Specialist will support the Environmental, Health and Safety department and maintain a safe and compliant facility.

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Main duties

• Assist with the development, review and implementation of EHS programs.
• Maintains EHS Record keeping systems. 
• Responds to environmental incidents and assists with all abatement efforts through completion. 
• Provides resources and information to production.
• Assists in the investigation of all EHS incidents 
• Participates in the Safety Committee. 
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS training programs.
• Reviews all written programs to ensure they are updated when there are personnel or physical changes that affect those programs and all employees are trained to these changes and annual training are given to affected employees.
• Prepares government mandated reports and ensures they are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist with hazardous waste activities to include: storage containers, weekly hazardous waste container inspections, disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with all local, State and Federal rules and regulations, hazardous waste handling, training and record retention.
• Maintain constant awareness of changing regulations, ensuring the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies are aligned with current laws and industry standards.
• Other duties may be assigned outside the scope of this description.     

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.