Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
OFS, a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, cable and apparatus has an EHS Specialist position available at our fiber manufacturing facility located in Norcross, Georgia. This position will support a very dynamic, high tech and high-volume process that runs 24/7.
Minimum Education Required
JOB PURPOSE:
OFS, a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, cable and apparatus has an EHS Specialist position available at our fiber manufacturing facility located in Norcross, Georgia. This position will support a very dynamic, high tech and high-volume process that runs 24/7.
Minimum Education Required
- Generally, 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
- Generally, 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
- Certification is required in some areas.
- 2-5 years’ experience in the EHS or related field.
- Interacts with regulatory agencies as it relates to citations, notices of violation, informal conferences, appeals, submittals, permit renewals, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Assists with the strategic development of trend analyses and metrics reports for the facility to decrease injury rates and improve compliance.
- Assists with the analyses, development and implementation of processes that improve the effectiveness of the EHS programs.
- Provides EHS-related training to location managers and associates as needed.
- Conduct root cause investigations of all OSHA recordable injuries and near misses.
- Conduct safety inspections of all buildings daily, documenting all findings.
- Maintain/post proper Safety signage throughout the facility.
- Report all significant findings of the facility walkthroughs to the EH&S Manager on a daily basis.
- Update and develop written safety programs, conduct monthly Safety Committee Meetings, and investigate and resolve employee health and safety concerns.
- Perform Safety Orientations for new-hires.
- Perform/Coordinate safety training for applicable employees to meet annual and intermittent requirements, including Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Responder Training, Hearing Conservation, Hazardous Material Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, emergency evacuation, medical emergency, and severe weather drills.
- Perform/Coordinate inspections of company emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, fall protection equipment, emergency lighting systems, emergency flashlights, AEDs, and document these inspections.
- Coordinate/Perform inventory and stocking of first aid kits and trauma kits at all locations.
- Cost Conscious and works within an approved budget and develop and implement cost saving measures.
- Effectively prioritize, organize time and multitask numerous projects at one time.
- Communication: Oral & Written. Capacity to interact with multiple levels of management within organization.
- Strong planning and organization skills
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Telecommunications
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