Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Job Description The EH&S Specialist develops, implements, and maintains successful environmental and safety initiatives at our facilities. This key position demands creative problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within the organization. The EH&S Specialist will be a team player as well as a change agent, leading by example and fostering safety as the highest priority in our culture and value system. Responsibilities Promote Safety as the Number One Priority for all employees. Provide daily support and guidance on safe work practices and proper PPE. Ensure EH&S compliance audits are completed properly and timely. Assist with safety committee initiatives and goals, driving participation and follow-up. Perform incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, and determination of corrective actions. Ensure recommended corrective actions/preventative measures are completed in a timely manner. Perform Industrial Hygiene monitoring for heat stress, air quality, and confined space atmospheric testing. Perform ergonomic evaluations and recommendations. Drive continuous improvement and ergonomics initiatives. Prepare and maintain accurate site EH&S records and documentation, including tracking and reporting of safety statistics. Perform safety and environmental training in accordance with established safety programs and policies. Assist with incident investigations, root cause, and countermeasures. Assist with machine reviews for lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and ergonomics. Conduct visible opacity evaluation via EPA method 9 and 24. Provide assistance and support to maintain compliance with OSHA, MassDEP, and EPA. Manage the implementation of specialized programs to ensure facility compliance with hazard communication, hazardous waste minimization/elimination, storm water management, hazardous waste storage inspections, Spill Prevention, Countermeasures and Control Plan, VOC emission reporting, and chemical review and approval process. Assist with blood-borne pathogen training, audiometric testing program, fall protection, confined space, respiratory protection, and ergonomic programs. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering or a closely related technical field. 4+ years of experience in an EH&S role in a manufacturing setting. Ability to command the room and be the Face of Safety. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to take the lead on procedures. Experience with lockout/tagout. Experience with machine guarding. Experience with Job Hazard Analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, RCRA, Life Safety, EH&S, and Industrial Hygiene assessment methods. Knowledge of machine safeguarding, electrical safety, chemical safety, and hazard communications. Work Environment The environmental health and safety team is made up of 4 employees. The team consists of a Director, a site manager, and one current EHS Specialist. The Director is very hands-on with a heavy focus on education. The organization has 6 buildings at their Agawam, MA location, which operates 24 hours a day and includes 2 chemical labs.