Title: EHS Specialist - I

Location: Valencia, CA /Hybrid-4 days required onsite

Duration: 8+ Months ( Possible extension)

No travel for this position.

Description:

• This is a small EH&S Site.
• Training will be managed by a Sr. EH&SS
• Will be working with facilities, R&D, audit support, other.

Must Have:

• Someone with experience in regulatory compliance and safety.
• Experienced in risk assessments.
• Ergonomics.
• Training related to EH & S.
• Hazardous waste management.

Job Purpose:

• Contributes to maintaining EH&S programs to further improve EHS as an integral part of site operations.
• Provides general support to EH&S Function across all operations.
• Maintains EH&S programs and participates in new program implementation.
• Works with Managers, Trainers, and Technicians to identify and control significant environmental health and safety impacts of operations.
• Performs day-to-day activities to maintain division compliance.
• Supports management of EH&S programs, and pro-actively works to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.
• Participates in Behavioral Based Safety program maintenance.
• Participates in internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.
• Coordinates and delivers EH&S related training.
• Supports ergonomics and participates in risk reduction initiatives.
• Performs hazard assessments.
• Understands and proactively follows through on the Environmental, Health and Safety Management Procedures.
• Actively works to maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications at the facility.
• Communicates effectively across the organization and works independently to drive improvement of EHS programs.
• Quality Systems Requirements : In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related field, and minimum of 2 years' experience in the areas of occupational safety, health, and environment.
• Hands-on experience in an R&D work environment is highly desired.
• Ability to make aggressive EH&S decisions within the bounds of sound business strategic goals.
• Experience in both Safety and Environmental regulations.