Plant Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Ruston, LA
$90,000 - $120,000
We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated individual to drive continuous improvement and excellence in safety and environmental performance. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing plant EHS initiatives, implementing safety policies, and advancing EHS programs to the next level. This position reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates closely with the Divisional Safety Manager and Regional Environmental Manager for guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and promote safe practices aligned with company policies and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a regulatory compliance resource for OSHA and EPA standards.
- Lead or participate in investigations of incidents, property damage, near-misses, and environmental deviations, conducting root cause analyses and driving corrective actions.
- Perform risk and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety monitoring and recordkeeping systems to ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations.
- Evaluate and recommend proactive safety strategies for projects impacting the facility or employees.
- Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate the Safety Committee, and provide updates to the Plant Manager.
- Facilitate safety, health, and environmental training for plant personnel.
- Maintain and track documentation for compliance with safety and environmental policies (e.g., Work Notifications, Inspection Records, OSHA 300).
- Support Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and other facility improvement initiatives.
- Ensure proper management and disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes, working to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials.
- Assist in air quality permitting and abatement strategies as needed.
- Oversee compliance with safety, health, and environmental metrics, ensuring timely reporting.
- Provide support for workers' compensation cases.
- Serve as the training coordinator for EHS-related programs through SafetySkills and other platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Prior safety training such as OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent certifications.
- Seven or more years of experience in a safety and/or environmental role within an industrial setting.
- Proven leadership in EHS roles, such as:
- Serving as the EHS leader at a site for three or more years.
- Being recognized as a subject matter expert in a specific EHS discipline (e.g., Fall Protection, Process Safety).
- Holding professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, OHST, SMS, CEM, CHMM, etc.
- Strong knowledge of federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other analytical/reporting software tools.
- Demonstrated skills in root cause analysis, leadership, communication, and training.
- Ability to work in a plant environment, including climbing stairs and ladders, confined spaces, and exposure to hot/cold conditions.
- Willingness to be on call as needed and travel up to 5%.
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve a "zero harm workplace" while driving EHS goals to the next level.