EHS in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Offering Information

Our available EHS Position will be required to perform the following:

• Provide leadership to help in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and programs designed to reduce injury risk

• Support the implementation of the Safety and Health Strategy

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

• Support to the Hazard Recognition & Control Processes that identify and control physical hazards through on-site inspections

• Prepare and assist in EHS related investigations

• Inspects facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented

• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions

• Provides tactical oversight of specific programs such as Mobile Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out, incident investigation, risk assessment and required medical surveillance programs

• Keeps current on specific requirements imposed by governmental agencies through review of the current and/or proposed statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits

• Maintains a working knowledge on the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and how they may impact the sites

• Prepares or assist in preparation of environmental reports, both internal and external

• Complete environmental inspections and documentation

• Creates and delivers EHS related training to teammates

• Assist various functions in implementation of programs and resolution of EHS related concerns

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree is in Occupational Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or similar technical discipline

• 0 – 3 years’ experience in EHS

• Preferred experienced in planning and implementing Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.

• Preferred experience with regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and safety engineering

• Language Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present training in a clear and understandable manner; able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Excellent organizational skills – able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently as a part of a team

• Computer Skills – Proficiency in Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

• Some on-call duty in the event of a plant emergency

• Local travel between Louisville sites may be required.