The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS), reporting to the VP of Operations, is tasked with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental matters within facilities. This encompasses inspections, audits, compliance measures, and corrections within the allocated annual budget. The role demands proactive development, planning, communication, execution, and management of all health, safety, and building maintenance aspects.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, focusing on Occupational Safety & Health Management or a related science/engineering field.
Minimum of 5 years of EHS Management experience, including facility management
Possession of relevant EHS certifications.
Comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulations.
Previous involvement in independent or third-party audits, encompassing inspections, audit tracking, and corrective actions.
Proficiency in Cal/OSHA regulations and experience with regulatory bodies such as OSHA and EPA.
Ability to analyze information and make practical decisions.
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects/tasks, prioritize effectively, communicate project/task statuses, and ensure timely completion.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Oversee environmental, health, safety, security, facilities, and sustainability activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, along with company EHS SOPs and policies.
Foster collaborative relationships with management and staff to embed EH&S programs into daily laboratory operations, promoting a safety-centric culture.
Develop, manage, and update EH&S policies, procedures, and record-keeping systems to monitor incidents, training, and corrective actions in line with company objectives and sustainability goals.
Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct training sessions, including New Employee Safety Orientation and Safe Work Practices training.
Track and report EH&S performance metrics per company and regulatory requirements.
Conduct EH&S audits and inspections following established practices, communicate audit outcomes, and devise and monitor remedial actions and action plans to uphold company sustainability and ensure compliance.
Audit and inspect buildings, sites, and equipment for maintenance, appearance, and repair, formulating policies and guidelines for facility inspection, maintenance, and repair.

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