Environmental Health Safety Specialist - Huber Engineered Materials

Company Summary:

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

J.M. Huber is comprised of three portfolio businesses. This role will work within Huber Engineered Materials, specifically with our recent acquisition, Active Minerals International.

Responsibilities:

The responsibility of the EHS Specialist is to meet HEM's primary goal of providing a safe and sustainable working environment for employees. Reduces hazards and environmental risks which prevent injury, illness, property loss, productivity loss, and associated costs. This individual will split their time between Quincy, FL and Climax, GA.

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Implements and evaluates corporate EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Audits the organization’s facilities, equipment, procedures, training, and recordkeeping to identify areas of improvement
• Participates in agency regulatory inspections and/or responds to agency correspondence
• Adheres to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO
• Collaborates with regulatory agencies and third-party organizations to maintain a thorough understanding of applicable regulations
• Collects and analyzes samples for employee exposure monitoring and environmental compliance
• Implements compliance tasks; maintains tracking of actions and compliance responsibilities
• Incident Response and Investigation
• Works with leadership to conduct accident investigations; determine root causes and recommends corrective actions
• Develops and implements corrective and preventative action plans for audits, incidents, governmental non-compliance, and any other necessary items that should be tracked for completion and effectiveness

Training and Education:

• Implements EHS training program and conducts EHS training emphasizing safe work practices and environmental stewardship
• Conducts or coordinates safety meetings for all shifts on a regular basis
• Stays informed about industry best practices and emerging trends to continually enhance training programs

Collaboration:

• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and management, to integrate EHS principles into daily operations
• Collaborates with other site EHS Specialists and the Regional EHS Director to align site-specific initiatives with overall organizational goals
• Engages with team members at all levels to achieve results
• Generates reports for site leadership and employees to identify trends and areas for improvement

Other duties and projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience, preferably in mining/manufacturing
• Valid driver’s license required

Working Environment:

Work is split between an office setting, production environment, and field locations. Limited domestic travel may be required, approximately 20%. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb up to 70 feet. Able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 25 lbs. Manual dexterity required for operation of a computer keyboard. Respirator Fit Test is required at hire; no facial hair can interfere with the seal of the respirator at pre-hire and annual fit test screening. Vision and hearing test is also required.