Safety & Environmental Specialist

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Duration: 12-18 months
This position supports the safety and environmental programs at the Client. It includes responsibility for safety and environmental training, reporting, and oversight functions at Client and Off-Site locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administration of safety and environmental programs.
• Prepares Job Hazard Analysis in order to promote safe working practices.
• Assist in incident investigations and help to identify root cause and implement corrective action.
• Maintains incident records and compile statistical information relative to all losses.
• Identify the need for, develop, schedule, and present training to company employees, contingent workers and suppliers.
• Liaison to plant management and assist in the identification and correction of safety and environmental deficiencies.
• Conduct safety audits and assessments to determine development needs and identify and effectuate programs to close gaps.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Interacts with people in a friendly and open fashion.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office software.
• Delivers training on a variety of safety subjects to all on-site personnel.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
• Specialization in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in loss control/safety in an industrial environment, preferably automotive.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable MDEQ, MIOSHA & plant regulations/policies in regards to safety & environmental programs/requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous material compliance, emergency response and mitigation practices.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis to support or facilitate problem solving activities.
• Knowledge of utility equipment and the generation of electricity.
• Knowledgeable of Automotive Safety Standards.