Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist - Onsite

Pay Rate Range: $60.00/hr. - $76.66/hr.

Description/Comment:

EH&S Specialist

- Our client is looking for a stand-out EHS Specialist who will be focused on providing technical support and EHS leadership to the Mahwah site. You will be seen as a subject matter expert (SME) and a key contributor to the EHS strategy. This role mentors and support the site to ensure the delivery of EHS strategy and processes that meet business needs.

What you will do:

Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date

Preparation and delivery of training including induction and job-specific EHS topics

Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS management system and highlight any areas for attention/action

Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders

Leads the Emergency Response program ensuring the procedures, resources and training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site

Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place.

Monitors incident trends identifying areas requiring action.

Leads investigations as necessary

Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment etc. and identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control

Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programs are in place for the site

Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future requirements as necessary

Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring programs in line with DEP and EPA regulations

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities, ensuring documentation.

Leads EHS projects on site Mahwah Campus and supports cross-functional teams

Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and plans to address same

Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to safety and environmental performance and expectations

Conduct regular site tours to address safety risks.

What you need:

Bachelor's Degree in EHS Management or equivalent (Mechanic, Engineering, EHS).

5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

3+ years in EH&S experience, in manufacturing settings, with a focus on Risk Assessment, SARA Title III, OSHA Compliance, and Emergency Response.

Familiar with ISO 45001 requirements and implementation

Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels

Preferred Certifications:

First Aid, CPR, 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician, 8-hour Incident Command, and medical clearance to wear a respirator.

Familiar with Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Safety Management.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management and organisational skills

Expert technical decision maker

No supervisor responsibilities but may deputise for the leader in their absence

Champions breakthrough solutions that support our mission, strategy and goals of Stryker

Shows agility and flexibility in responding to new or rapidly changing situations.

Increases business impact by building collaborative networks internally and externally.

Builds positive relationships and a sense of team work by communicating and reinforcing openness and consistency in meeting commitments.

Actively encourages sharing talent, knowledge and expertise to achieve the best possible results.

Holds people accountable for having a sound rationale and framework for taking action.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.