Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Department: EHS

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlestown, NH

Description

Key Position Responsibilities:

Promote a culture of caring and compassion.
Responsible for environmental, health and safety programs at the Charlestown, NH site.
Support integration and implementation of environmental, health and safety practices into existing and planned operations.
Assess potential EHS risks and provide mitigation plans.
Ensure timely investigation of incidents, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions plans.
Responsible for hazardous waste program management.
Responsible for site training program.

Qualifications and Education:

3-5 years of experience in EHS related field required.
BS required in a related technical discipline (e.g. engineering, safety, environmental, life science or similar field).

· Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or equivalent.

Current CPR/AED/First Aid training or ability to acquire within 6 months.
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Possess a “can do” attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Computer literacy required (i.e. MS word, Excel, email).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Qualifications and Education:

Equal Employment Opportunity

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