EHS Specialist at Mueller Water Products in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!


Our people make all the difference in our success.


Mueller is seeking an EHS Specialist to join our team for our Chattanooga, TN Plant. The primary function of the EHS Specialist is to assist the EHS Department with the implementation of training requirements, management of training records, compliance records, and provide support within the EHS department.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist EHS Manager with the development of FY health and safety objectives, targets and processes
  
  


• Manage Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste programs
  
  


• Manage site air permits
  
  


• Manage site water permits
  
  


• Provide environmental training to staff and employees as needed
  
  


• Complete all regulatory reporting requirements, including SARA 311/312, SARA 313, Biannual Hazardous Waste report, water sampling reports and Annual Emissions Report
  
  


• Assist with compliance audits and developing and implementing an internal audit process for the sites
  
  


• Responsible for the maintenance and operations of the sites' environmental control devices
  
  


• Assist with the Development and implementation of the site environmental policies and procedures
  
  


• Drive the completion and continuous improvement of the risk assessment process (health / safety)
  
  


• Develop, implement and continuously improve all health and safety elements within the EHS Management System:
  
  
  
  
  • Ensuring compliance with the Mueller Co EHSMS which will include expectations established within OHSAS 18001, VPP, best practices, and local / federal regulations
    
    
  
  
  • Management of Change for any relevant modifications and/or changes to processes, equipment, plant layout, or people
    
    
  
  
  • START Observation process utilized to increase the quality and quantity of safety conversations
    
    
  
  
  • Champion the Industrial Hygiene process
    
    
  
  
  • Lead health and safety audits and inspections to identify and correct potential hazards
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to all site personnel on health and safety initiatives.
  
  


• Facilitate or conduct the analysis of incidents, including first aid and near hits, and the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
  
  


• Effectively provide and/or coordinate education/training at the facility necessary to recognize, evaluate and control workplace health and safety hazards
  
  


• Submits First Report of Injury and maintain OSHA logs, Dakota database, completes assigned monthly reports and maintains health and safety statistics
  
  


• Serve as Primary Emergency Response coordinator for Plant Emergencies; Supervise the operation and training of plant emergency personnel and equipment
  
  


• Manage workers' compensation injuries and return-to-work activities. Liaison between company and any outside medical source; coordinates new hire physicals, annual hearing exams and maintains employee medical and worker compensation files
  
  


• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Experience and/or Education:

• BS degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics or Industrial Hygiene required. Master's Degree preferred.
  
  


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  
  


• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals.
  
  


• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities
  
  

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  
  


• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  
  


• Paid Holidays
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  


• Referral Bonuses
  
  


• Other Benefits Also Available
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now