EHS Specialist

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• Perform and manage EH&S functions for workers and a trucking operation at two facilities in Channahon, IL : a warehouse, packaging, and manufacturing facility, and a barge terminal facility.
• Perform safety orientation training of new employees and conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Provide and maintain an inventory of PPE and safety equipment.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections.
• Facility Security Officer for both locations.
• Maintain a Process Safety Management Program.
• Maintain an Emergency Response Program including OSRO.
• Incident investigations and reports.

Be responsible for handling and maintaining all regulatory matters with the following agencies :

• Coast Guard
• Homeland Security
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Occupational Health & Safety Organization (OSHA)
• IL Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Village of Channahon
• Channahon Police Department
• Channahon Fire Department
• Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on occupational health and safety or related field.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals.
• Experience working with the Coast Guard and EPA
• Must be physically able to perform thorough inspections in physically demanding situations. i.e. confined spaces, walking in rough terrain, climbing ladders, working in all types of weather
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Desired Experience / Skills
• 40 Hour HAZWOPPER certification
• Tier II reporting, FESOP, and AIR reporting
• Working with OSHA, IDNR, FRA, DOT
• Managing a PSM program
• Knowledge of Coast Guard
• Knowledge of EPA

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education :

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Channahon, IL 60410 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Channahon, IL 60410 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person