EHS Specialist at Ametek, Inc. in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Job Description:

Job ID: 19090

Position Description:
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible to assist with EHS program implementation, be an EHS technical resource for the division, conduct various EHS training sessions (Blood Borne Pathogen, Respirator, Respirator fit testing, Hazard Communication etc.), participate in site EHS auditing and complete risk assessments for the various Business Units within the MCT Division. The purpose of the job is to reduce accidents and incidents through progressive, best-in-class EHS practices with the ultimate goal of zero accidents and incidents. This is done through health, safety and environmental training, the implementation of “best in class” programs, safety audits, KPI scorecards, etc.

•Establish position as a trusted EHS technical resource within the Divisional and BU leadership teams.
•Build strong relationships with business leaders and employees for support through effective communication and site visits.
•Knowledgeable in OSHA and EPA regulations.
•Support the implementation of EHS programs and procedures through internal memos, division communication calls or specific training programs.
•Participate in EHS Corporate audits. Assist sites in managing and closing noted corrective actions.
•Collaborate with Managers/Supervisors on accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action identification and implementation.
•Ensures site conformance to company and regulatory EHS standards and guidelines.
•Continuously monitor work environments for EHS concerns and risk mitigation opportunities.
•Identify site EHS training needs, coordinate and complete EHS training as needed.
•Complete risk assessments and industrial hygiene sampling as needed.
•Liaises as necessary between the Division, Corporate Compliance, managers, insurance carriers and regulatory agencies to assist and resolve worker’s compensation claims and other EHS related issues.
•Monitors ESG and EHS metrics, provides recommendations to EHS management when necessary, to meet Company EHS standards and goals.
•Provide site support for environmental permit implementation and reporting as needed.
•Prepare, maintain, and submit reports or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory reporting requirements.
•Work with site BU Management to review process changes for EHS impacts.
•Support EHS related committees.
•All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or other safety related field of study from an accredited college/university or the equivalent work experience is required.
•Entry level to 5 years of experience in the field of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).
•Working knowledge of applicable EHS standards and regulations.
•Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
•Experience in hazardous waste packaging and shipping is a plus.
•Demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete industrial hygiene sampling.
•Demonstrated ability to develop and implement EHS programs.
•Ability to interpret EHS standards and regulations.
•Proficient in EHS training and auditing.
•Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels of an organization.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an understanding of charts and formulas in Excel and the ability to produce high quality PowerPoint Presentation to communicate EHS.
•Ability to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally. Employee will receive a company credit card for traveling domestically and internationally.
•The position requires a results-oriented self-starter who is proactive and takes initiative and direction.

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any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
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