Build your best future with the Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. Team.
As a global leader in providing innovative air distribution and ventilation solutions, we specialize in products for both residential and non-residential buildings. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (ADTI) family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
- On the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
The Lead Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and developing EHS programs and processes at two Air Distribution facilities located a few miles apart in Mira Loma, CA; Ruskin and Koch Filters. This is a “boots on the ground” position intended to help each plant achieve our vision of Zero Harm.
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.
How you will do it
- Actively engages the work force, both salary and hourly, to drive cultural change and accomplish safety performance objectives and targets.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and ADTI corporate EHS management systems.
- Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs to employees and supervisors.
- Reviews planned changes and new equipment installations. Approves or recommends changes in manufacturing and engineering matters of plant layout, location/relocation of machinery, equipment, facilities, safety designs, and processes.
- Collects environmental data for use in determining root-causes of compliance problems and pollution prevention opportunities. Implements proactive corrective steps.
- With a detailed understanding of EPA requirements, completes and submits applicable environmental reports in a timely fashion (such as Tier II, TRI Form R, Generator’s Residual Waste, Waste-Water Self-Monitoring, and Air Emissions Inventory).
- Participates in the administration, implementation and compliance with the ISO14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
- Is responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste program including ensuring the correct handling, packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of waste to approved treatment and/or disposal facilities.
- Coordinates air emission, wastewater, storm water, and waste auditing and testing.
- Presents safety and environmental training programs to workers and supervisors. Some standardized materials will be made available, and development of site-specific training materials will be required.
- Identifies and evaluates unsafe practices to address root cause in the mitigation of hazard and risk.
- Measures and audits the effectiveness of EHS hazard control programs such as lock-out tag-out, JHA/JSA and permit programs.
- Meets regularly with the Safety Committee to support best practice sharing, identifying and resolving safety concerns and making improvements.
- Contribute to the Site Training Plans by conducting orientations, emergency response training, and modular training programs.
- Coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies, ensuring any deficiencies are addressed.
- Work with Operations and General Manager on safety inspections and facility improvements.
- Support the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures
What we look for
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Proven experience developing and driving a safety culture improvement plan, implementing key safety initiatives focusing on injury prevention and behavior-based safety and in building a strong compliance calendar to ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS programs.
- Solid background in OSHA standards, compliance reporting requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
- Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Preferred:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other related EHS certifications.
- Experience working with ISO management systems.
- Knowledge of and skills in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Safety Kaizens.