Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Hydranautics Oceanside, CA Job Details Full-time From $77,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Environmental compliance DOT Physical Certification Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Training & development Full Job Description Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications. Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug-free, E-Verify and EEO employer. We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA office.

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision perform day-to-day safety and health program functions to support EHS Department business objectives. Ensure company compliance with all safety and health programs, including but not limited to Workplace Safety, Equipment Safety, Ergonomics, biological and physical hazards, company health and safety programs and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, Air Quality, DOT, APCD). Proficient in Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment. Conduct periodic audits and inspections about facility health programs. Use technical expertise of Hazardous Materials/Waste, OSHA, EPA, Air Quality, DOT and Workers' Compensation practices as well as Industrial Hygiene requirements to minimize exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards. Communicate across a functional group matrix and collaborate for problem resolution.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and/or

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Ensures company compliance with all local, state & federal safety regulations by developing and sustaining efforts with respect to Manufacturing Equipment Safety, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication (including Safety Data Sheets), Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Ventilation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety programs and monthly safety audits. Perform or coordinate periodic audits and inspections for storm water, hazardous waste, and preparing reports for submittal to local, state, and federal environmental agencies. Performs and/or assist in investigating accidents and incidents to identify root cause and effective counter measures. Assist in Managing environmental permits such as but are not limited to the following: San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) permits, County of San Diego Hazardous Materials permits, and industrial wastewater permits. Submit Hazardous Waste pick-up inventory requests to our waste hauler and signs manifests. Help in setting up generators waste profiles as needed and managing recycling and disposal efforts. Provide solutions and intervention strategies to minimize exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards using engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls. Provides technical expertise for continual efforts to minimize exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards using engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls. Writes and distributes safety tailgate to company staff and manages training in support of EHS organizational programs. Participates as a member of the emergency response team in the event of a fire, chemical spill, medical emergencies and/or earthquakes, etc. Partners with regulatory agencies as a point of contact for inspections and/or audits, involving health matters, and may serve as a back-up to other EHS department personnel for other regulatory inspections or audits. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in applicable Science field and 5+ years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or

ABILITIES

Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and industrial hygiene concepts, methodologies, principles and instrumentation in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

ISO 14001

working knowledge, a plus. Working knowledge of environmental sciences, regulatory requirements and permitting processes. Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office Suite software such as Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Word as well as exposure to enterprise software. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write moderately complex reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or vendors. Work independently as well as in a small and/or large group while fostering a cooperative spirit. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in various mediums. CERTIFICATES and/or

LICENSES

DOT HM 181 Certification, required. CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS and/or

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(Typical physical demands and the work environment characteristics an employee must meet and encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Ability to move sampling or other analytical instrumentation or objects up to 50 pounds. Medically qualified to wear respirator. Work in an environment with varying temperatures, exposure to noise level up to 85 decibels, fumes and chemicals or hazardous materials while using personal protective equipment. Works with different instrumentation with extreme temperatures. Must be able to work extended hours per the demands of the business.

Pay:

From $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person