EHS Officer

Job Responsibilities

1. Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behavior or breaks in regulations
2. Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations
3. Creating analytical reports of safety data
4. Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
5. Ordering repairs for unsafe and/or damaged equipment
6. Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
7. Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions
8. Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
9. Determining whether the finished product is safe for customers
10. Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
11. Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company
12. Meeting company health and safety goals
13. Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
14. Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
15. Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
16. Reviewing and reporting on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance

Job Specification

1. Able to work independently, self-starter
2. Demonstrated ability to understand and develop processes
3. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interact effectively with others, which includes senior and middle management levels.
4. Ability to work in a high-matrixed organization: To synthesize various inputs and concerns, negotiate, and find paths forward that lead to results.
5. Familiar with ISO 9001 and 4001 standards