Job Description Summary
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist performs designated tasks and specific duties within the EHS department independently and as assigned to help assure compliance for plant operations
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance of site operations with regulatory requirements related to environmental, Health and Safety impacts.
- Performs site training, maintaining of EHS records, implementing and updating site procedures and utilizing software systems including but not exclusive to GenSuite for file maintenance
- Provides input to the EHS Manager and/or site management on EHS issues.
- Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace health hazards.
- Lead injury and illness tracking, case management along with root cause analysis.
- Review, approve and conduct risk assessments. Including assisting in the coordination of risk reduction projects.
- Executes site internal and external EHS requirements.
- Communicates with vendors, contractors, EPA, OSHA, and other external sources to complete various tasks.
- Performs multimedia audits and revalidates Framework Scorecards
- Independently produces regulatory reports by collecting raw data, processing information, and completing the reports.
- Develops and maintain site EHS procedures.
- Lead site risk reduction initiatives including driving operational Risk Identification and Strength of Defense ownership
- Performs other tasks as needed and requested
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
- 3 or more years of experience in EHS.
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor degree in EHS/Engineering
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other basic IT systems
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, in both written and verbal form, to a wide variety of stakeholders including but not limited to supervision, engineering, and shop floor associates
- Possesses the ability to represent GE in a professional manner to outside agencies, customers, and vendors
- Demonstrated capability of understanding and operating chemical/mechanical processes
- Prior experience with controlled documentation/documentation change management
- Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures
- Prior demonstrated proficiency with a wide variety of chemical/mechanical processes, testing, and/or related six sigma initiatives
- CSP or CIH certification
- Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply applicable EHS regulations as they apply to the plant site
The base pay range for this position is $93K-$124K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 10/26/2024, or thereafter.
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No