EHS Compliance Specialist

EHS Compliance Specialist

Job Details

Aviagen is looking for a qualified candidate to fill their new position of EHS Compliance Specialist. This role requires a balance of analytical skills and leadership, working closely with management to provide reports and make recommendations for improvement. Also, it requires extensive familiarity with the scientific methods as well as the ability to gather and analyze data, then use it to develop procedures, educate employees, and enact solutions.

• Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents
• Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained
• Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge
• Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations and codes
• Serve as primary contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste)
• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices
• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization
• Ability to take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Participate in meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities
• Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors, and employees
• Keep the Operations Manager and Human Resources Manager up to date on matters relating to environmental, health and safety
• Assist in the oversight of the Worker's Compensation program

Job Qualification

• 2-5 years' experience with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Travel could be required 25% of the time
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed
• Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred
• Familiar with various emission control devices to ensure compliance
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Safety Orientation
• Active and Formal Communication
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong influential communication

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.