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Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Insight GlobalValhalla, NY, United States
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Principal Accountabilities

Safety Programs :

  • Maintain EH&S systems data associated with regulatory compliance, incidents and audits, including action plans and compliance tracking
  • Creating a compliance register for federal and state regulations pertaining to the Valhalla site operations.
  • Maintain and update site register as needed based on regulatory updates
  • Manage and / or support the site’s Health & Safety, Technical and Environmental GEHSMS standard programs based on industry knowledge, skillset and experience
  • Assist EH&S and CISPro teams in the collection of safety data sheets from vendors
  • Assist EH&S and GEHSMS teams tasked with Chemical Storage and Management compliance
  • EH&S Risk Assessment and Job hazard analysis project management support

Chemical Ordering & Procurement Process :

  • Recordkeeping and regular reporting of chemical purchasing trends, projected needs, and related data (i.e., chemical selection, purchasing, ownership and flammable-corrosive flavor volume data)
  • Collate chemical order data from all Analytical, Measurement Science, Flavor and PD teams
  • Initiation of hazardous chemical assessment process for handling & exposure risk(s)
  • Initial Risk Assessment review based on safety data sheet information
  • Quarterly and annual review of the procurement process, trends, and procedures

    • Working knowledge of the Westchester R&D chemical inventory program (CISPro), including :

  • Chemical receiving and stock management site workflow
  • Segregation of hazardous materials on the loading dock / receiving area
  • Utilization and data input into chemical inventory tracking and reporting software, utilizing handheld scanners as needed
  • Chemical container labeling and subsequent delivery practices
  • Recurrent review and reconciliation of laboratory and storage chemical inventories

    • Critical Competencies

  • Keeps accurate and up to date records
  • Must be well organized, capture work details and highlight any unexpected learning
  • Adapts quickly to change. Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Must be proactive, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Maintains all required certifications as required

    • Knowledge & Experience

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a science related field preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or R&D environment (Preferred)
  • Working knowledge of hazardous chemicals and EHS regulatory requirements
  • Experience with database storage and management software (for example : CISPro, SAP, SiteHawk) (Preferred)
  • Hazardous materials handling experience (Preferred)
  • Understanding of NFPA / OSHA / GHS classifications and requirements
  • Advanced computer skills and competencies with Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; and the ability to learn new programs
  • Familiarity with portable barcode scanning devices a plus
  • DOT certification (Preferred)
  • Outstanding team working skills, quick learner
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    Environmental Health Safety Specialist • Valhalla, NY, United States