Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Job Description:

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Omnium is your loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant and plant nutrition products. Our team adheres to stringent safety protocols and environmental stewardship standards.

This position is responsible for coordinating OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, completing environmental compliance reporting, and providing recommendations to the EHS Manager in the implementation of safety programs at a complex chemical manufacturing location. This position does not require direct experience with each of these tasks but must demonstrate how to manage complex regulations and coordinate different functional managers to fulfill the regulatory requirements. This position must be self-initiating to complete the tasks required for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

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  PSM/RMP - Work with a variety of internal and third-party resources to identify discrete tasks required for PSM and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance. Implement and coordinate the completion of those tasks and maintain the proper documentation and files. Responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements pertaining to OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program requirements.
  
  


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  Environmental Program Compliance -Manage regulatory requirements and responsible for site air emissions, stormwater permit, SPCC plan, and Wastewater permit.
  
  


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  Environmental Reporting -Responsible for completing the annual EPA reports including SARA Tier II, Pesticide Production Report, and Toxic Release Inventory.
  
  


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  EHS Program Implementation -Collaborate with the EHS Manager in the implementation and maintenance of safety programs.
  
  


• Assist in developing the annual operating and capital budget for maintaining compliance with chemical safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
  
  

Experience-Education (Required):

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a technical field emphasizing math and science.
  
  


• 2-5 years Environmental Health and Safety experience
  
  


• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred with increasing responsibility regarding leading employees and implementation of production safety programs.
  
  

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills, well organized, and the ability to create clear processes to manage the daily, monthly, and annual tasks.
  
  


• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company.
  
  


• Strong computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  
  


• Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment.
  
  

Experience Preferred:

• 5+ years Environmental Health and Safety Experience
  
  

Physical requirements regularly include:

Will be occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; climb up and down stairs and ladders; talk or hear. Will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment:

Will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The temperature of the work environment can fluctuate due to occasional temperatures from cold/cool to warm/hot. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud and will require ear plugs. While working in the manufacturing areas, the incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: Less than 10% per year

Hours: You may require work during off-shift hours, weekends, or holidays.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.