EHS Specialist Position Available In Broward, Florida

Description As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will collaborate with the Senior EHS Manager to design and roll out training initiatives, policies, and procedures that foster a safe and regulation-compliant workplace. Your primary focus will include managing waste, conducting risk evaluations, investigating incidents, and ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards throughout the facility.

Primary Duties:

Training & Awareness:

Contribute to the creation and delivery of EHS training across all levels of the organization to promote compliance and safety consciousness.

Procedure Development:

Draft and enforce SOPs related to environmental, health, and safety operations.

Injury Management:

Assist in overseeing the Workers’ Compensation Program, ensuring effective claim handling and injury prevention strategies.

Preventative Programs:

Initiate and maintain proactive health and safety programs to reduce hazards and support employee wellness.

Waste Oversight:

Manage the handling and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and biomedical waste in coordination with certified vendors. Champion waste reduction and cost-efficiency efforts.

Hygiene & Monitoring:

Organize and monitor routine industrial hygiene and environmental testing.

Hazard Evaluation:

Perform assessments on chemicals, tools, and processes to recommend safety controls and PPE.

Recordkeeping:

Maintain precise and compliant EHS documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Behavioral Safety:

Lead initiatives that promote behavior-based safety practices to continuously improve workplace safety culture.

Incident Review:

Direct the investigation of workplace incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.

Emergency Readiness:

Oversee the First Aid team and enhance procedures for AED, spill kits, and emergency response.

Permit Adherence:

Stay current on site-specific permits and ensure all operational activities align with permit requirements.

Cross-Departmental Support:

Represent EHS in projects involving new equipment, process changes, or facility upgrades to ensure compliance.

Audit Participation:

Act as the EHS liaison during inspections and audits, ensuring readiness and documentation accuracy.

Regulatory Submissions:

Compile and file required environmental and safety reports such as EPCRA, AOR, and hazardous waste filings.

Job Safety Analysis:

Conduct and document JHAs to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.

Ethical Compliance:

Uphold the organization’s Code of Conduct and ensure all activities meet legal and ethical standards.

Core Values:

Demonstrate commitment to the company’s values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.

Additional Tasks:

Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by leadership. Skills ehs, Health and Safety, training development, pharmaceutical Top Skills Details ehs,Health and Safety,training development

Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

At least five years in EHS or a related field, ideally within industrial or manufacturing settings. Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or electronics is a plus.

Certifications:

CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.

Expertise:

Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations; experience with industrial hygiene and safety compliance. Experience Level Intermediate Level