Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing

The person hired for this position will be a highly motivated, detail orientated and independent individual responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise with a player coach mentality for assessing and managing risks across the supply chain's distribution network. Developing, implementing and refining risk assessment and management programs, methods and strategies. Performing audits, analyzing data, and systems. Proactively supporting development of professional competency for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals.

At Ecolab we strive to achieve 100% engagement, 100% of the time for zero incidents and zero loss. You will drive a safety engaged culture among employees to influence positive safety and regulatory compliance, providing superior education and training, and collaborating at all levels with the leadership team, front line managers, and front-line associates.

What's in it for you:

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

• Opportunity to work onsite in a manufacturing plant work environment for those residing within a commutable distance of Garland, Texas or those willing to relocate for the position (travel arrangements for onsite interview available)

What You Will Do:

• Applies risk management and engineering principles to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities, including providing technical support, completing comprehensive risk assessments, and developing and deploying EHS programs

• Ensures full and consistent compliance to hazardous and dangerous goods handling, storage, and transportation regulation

• Leading or participating in serious EHS incident investigations and ensuring appropriate communication and tracking items to closure

• Participating on EHS audits, audit program management or self-assessment standard development

• Coaching and mentoring site personnel leading or supporting operations by promote engineering control concepts and design, policy and program development, and related activities

• Support global EHS initiatives and objectives. (e.g. 5S, Safety Observations, Audits)

• Develops, tracks, and communicates EHS metrics such as safety key performance indicators, result of regulatory inspections, and compliance cost indices

• Analyzing EHS data and trends for correction of gaps to address risk

Position Details

• This position is located in Garland, TX

• Must be within commutable distance to 2305 Sherwin St, Garland, TX 75041

• Work Schedule:Typically, 6am to 4pm M-F; Some Saturdays, as required

• 100% Onsite, Salaried/Exempt Position

• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; OR High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years' equivalent working experience

• 3 years' relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Safety, Engineering, or Science discipline from an accredited institution, preferred

• Advanced degree, a plus

• 6 years' experience working in a production or manufacturing environment in an Environmental, Health and Safety role, highly preferred

• Certified Safety Professional designation, preferred

• Experience and/or familiarity with regulations governing the storage, movement, and disposal of dangerous goods (49 CFR, RCRA, PHMSA, CFR, IMDG, and IATA)

• Experience in the design and implementation of risk assessment strategies, tools, and systems

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