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SUMMARY

This position will provide environmental and safety support to the operations and will partner with management to establish and maintain programs to ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state regulatory requirements as well as foster an injury/illness free culture.

This role requires a focused and dedicated individual that manages their time efficiently in order to meet all standard work and regulations requirements (i.e. inspections, sampling events, incident investigations, audits, etc.). This role is significant to the sustainability of the California Operations. Site leadership depends on the E&S Specialist to recognize, identify, prevents and effectively communicates any safety and environmental risks/hazards. This role will require a commitment to drafting, implementing, auditing, and improving

standard work.The E&S specialist must possess soft skills as it is necessary to building an engaging workforce, as well as have the ability to identify individual’s communication and learning styles accordingly. Managing E&S programs requires fostering a strong commitment to Continuous Improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

Coach and develop Team Leads and Supervisors to foster a growing safety culture
Maintain training program including tracking team member certifications and taking action to ensure training stays current
Conduct initial and annual quantitative fit tests
Coordinate Lead-in-Air sampling events, log lab result data, and communicate results with team members
Conduct safety inspections (Eyewash Stations, Ladder, AED, etc.)
Provide general awareness safety training and where applicable function specific training
Issue initial and maintenance of safety shoe voucher and monitor the eligibility of team members thereafter
Issue initial and maintenance of prescription eyewear vouchers and monitor the eligibility of team members
Generate and distribute weekly safety training topic as well as monitor the performance of Team Lead and Supervisors completing the weekly safety training and maintain safety recordkeeping
Track open corrective actions targeting a minimum of 90% completion rate
Lead incident investigations to seek root cause and effective corrective and preventive as well as maintain recordkeeping database for logging incident investigations
Chair the Employee Safety Committee and Co-Chair the Leadership Safety Committee
Process requisitions for department supplies including safety incentives
Participate in periodic safety program internal audits
Keep apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company
Aide in the development and continuous improvement of company visual work instructions including incorporating safety precautions
Responsible for effective communication of safety policies and practices and to investigate and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices
Conduct weekly housekeeping inspection
Act as liaison between California OSHA and Trojan
Follow ISO 9001 procedures and track safety & environmental inspections and revisions for ISO compliance
Manage Safety Data Sheet inventory via online portal and evaluate all potential new chemicals for proper storage, handling, use, exposure requirements
Participate as a member of the emergency response team
Draft weekly goals and targets and present to HS Manager
Responsible in improving all safety operational processes
Comply with all Safety and governmental rules

Environmental

Conduct daily, weekly, and/or monthly environmental inspections
Conduct monthly environmental equipment validation tests
Perform periodic total preventative maintenance and housekeeping to all environmental equipment and systems
Coordinate and monitor service providers conducting environmental testing
Prepare air pollution treatment systems for annual environmental testing
Participate in the compiling of Toxic Release Inventory reports
Participate in the compiling and submittal of Air Emissions Reports
Conduct monthly and sample event storm water observations including periodic validation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Conduct storm water sampling
Lead Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Monitoring Team
Conduct annual storm water inspection/audit
Compile and submit ad-hoc storm water report via electronic portal
Compile and submit annual storm water report via electronic portal
Conduct weekly hazardous waste inspections
Coordinate the shipment of hazardous waste
Generate, execute, submit generator hazardous waste manifests as well as maintain recordkeeping
Compile Hazardous Waste Minimization reports (SB-14)
Participate in environmental program reviews
Act as liaison between environmental agencies and Trojan
Strong knowledge in environmental equipment such as Filter press. Wastewater treatment, dust collectors, airflow systems, storm water equipment, filtration systems

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic knowledge and understanding of the following Safety Programs:

Life Safety Programs: Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, and Powered Industrial Trucks
Lead (Pb) Safety and Health
Behavior Base Safety
Strong knowledge and understanding of Environmental Programs:
SCAQMD Rules preferred: 1420.2, 1420, 1147, and 1415
General Industrial Storm Water Permit
Hazardous Waste Generator Rules
Certified Unified Program Agency compliance requirements
Basic attributes a successful candidate may possess:
Willingness to embrace a continuous improvement methodology
Exhibit a consistent and positive attitude for problem solving and decision making
Ability to work independently in highly professional manner
Good organizational skills, meticulous and good public speaking skills, at ease moderating large groups
Ability to deal effectively with people
Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Willingness to learn various web-based programs
Good written, presentation and communication skills
Self-motivated and open-minded
Willingness to continue formal education in a related field of study
Knowledge in analyzing data and statistical studies
Ability to clearly present analytical studies to leadership team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

3-5 years equivalent experience in a similar role
Associate of Science degree in Environmental and Occupational Safety and/or Environmental and/or Mechanical and/or Civil Engineer or related field
Proficient in English.
Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred
Excellent general math skills
Data Analytics
First aid/CPR Trained preferred
Must be willing to obtain continuing education and advanced certificates

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
Must be able to work outdoors on roofs
Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
Must be able to wear an air purifying respirator
Flexible work schedule

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are 50/50 normal office conditions and manufacturing shop floor or work outside. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Environmental & Safety Specialist