Job Description

The EHS Specialist will serve as a member of the EHS Department. This position will support the ongoing efforts to create an Incident and Injury Free Culture at BA while ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and internal company policies and procedures.

Under the general direction of the EHS manager, the successful candidate provides guidance and handles complex hazard assessments and unique, one?of?a?kind EHS issues that have significant health and safety aspects in support of the BA service activities and products through the EHS Department.

What you will do:

Health & Safety:

• Familiar with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
• Experience in the requirements of Control of Hazardous Energies (LO/TO); Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Risk Assessments, and procedure development/reviews.
• Experience with Emergency Preparedness & Response Plans; Fire Protection and Safety; Hazard Communication; Personal Protective Equipment and Assessments.
• Works with staff to promote a positive safety culture and ensures compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develops and reviews site procedures per OSHA standards.
• Leads safety inspections and other audit programs.
• Prepares and tracks incident investigations and reports.
• Serves on the site Safety Committee and provides technical assistance as needed.
• Leads and manages chemical safety, hazardous waste, EHS training, and other programs.
• Partners with departments to complete, track, and close incident/injury and near?miss investigations.
• Participates in operations meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Responds to employee safety concerns promptly.
• Maintains EHS information, files, and paperwork as needed per internal and external requirements.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and waste management in a manufacturing environment. Efficiency in Environmental programs such as Hazardous Waste, Air Quality, Waste Water, Storm Water, etc.
• Familiar with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
• Promotes environmental stewardship within the facility. Responsible for the collection, storage, packaging, and shipment of hazardous waste. Maintain hazardous materials files.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies preferred.
• Knowledge of basic investigative techniques for root cause analysis.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in monitoring compliance, documenting processes, and meeting all safety standards.
• Bachelor of Science degree in occupational safety and health or environmental engineering with 5?7 years of related experience.
• Masters of Science degree in occupational safety and health or environmental engineering (preferred) with 3?5 years of related experience.
• 5+ years experience in a food packaging manufacturing environment with EHS responsibilities preferred.
• OSHA 501 (Trainer Course for General Industry) preferred.

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