POSITION SUMMARY

The EHS Specialist works with the Environmental Health and Safety Department to plan, direct, and implement Busch's environmental health and safety programs and ensure a positive, safe, and healthy work environment. In addition, they are responsible for compliance with all environmental and safety regulatory agencies. Promote a culture of Quality, Safety, and continuous improvement throughout the company. Must be able to support departments in taking a proactive approach to ensure compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manages environmental, health, safety and sustainability activities through implementation of policies
• Investigates and maintains records of all work-related injuries and/or illnesses, for assigned location(s)
• Provides statistical analysis and assists in the development of effective health and safety countermeasures to continuously improve safety standards.
• Establishes measurable standards, conducts routine workplace safety inspections
• Performs regular environmental audits and efficiency testing, related to AIR, Energy, Water and Waste identifying opportunities and developing corrective actions in coordination with the plant managers and Regional Safety Manager
• Keep abreast of new and existing relevant laws, rules, and regulations, and take appropriate actions to ensure timely compliance and communication to appropriate departments and stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with facility environmental permits.
• Manage the creation and delivery of OHSAS training content to meet regulatory requirements, provide employees with the needed competencies based on job functions, and to establish and maintain awareness of EHS initiatives, programs, and emergency preparedness.
• Respond to employee EHS questions and concerns providing guidance as needed as well as in emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate environmental, health and/or safety concerns.
• Develop and implement Safety programs.
• Select and manage PPE requirements
• Other tasks as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Analytical Skills - Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, solve problems, and process into meaningful data.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Consequence of error - Responsible for actions and decisions that may have a significant impact on the company.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare, and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation of information.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Field of Study: Safety, Health, or closely related field: Required

Experience:

3 plus years of experience in Environmental, Health, & Safety: Required

ISO9001 and ISO14001 exposure, implementation: Preferred

Experience in EHS Management Systems development and implementation, regulatory agency contacts and negotiations, environmental (40 Code of Federal Regulations; CFR) and health & safety (29 CFR): Preferred

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, similar software or equivalent with emphasis on spreadsheets, data analysis and metrics: Required

Certifications & Licenses:

Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) certification, or equivalent: Preferred

OSHA 30-hour: Preferred

First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP: Preferred

Must maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment in compliance with Busch Insurance Standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Grasp O

Speak C

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less O

11-20 lbs. O

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. N

Over 100 lbs. N

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less O

13-25 lbs. O

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. N

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - must be able to hear emergency warning signals and mechanical equipment
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety glasses
• Sense of Balance
• (EH) safety footwear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate noise level, moderately controlled office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment with moderate exposure to dust

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
From: Busch LLC