Job Description

Basic Functions and Responsibility

As a member of the site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, work collaboratively to ensure that compliant EHS programs are developed and implemented within operating departments at the Elkton site.

With management direction, integrate EHS programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance, achieve continuous performance improvement, and meet EHS performance objectives. Partners with key stakeholders in manufacturing, laboratory and facility support to develop priorities to achieve these goals in alignment with site business priorities. Performs responsibilities and addresses challenges.

Primary Activities

Manages EHS information and compliance using site’s EHS management systems including data collection, modeling, trending, tracking and communication of EHS score card metrics. Supports the completion of regulatory submissions to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements. Provides EHS support for management of change, incident investigation, risk assessments, EHS standards compliance, inspections and auditing as assigned. With knowledge of EHS regulations and applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned. Provides support to client groups in completing injury/illness analysis, training, self-assessments and addressing specific EHS concerns as they are raised. Supports implementation of EHS compliance initiatives for operating areas.

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with preference for Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Safety.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience or learning in the areas of occupational safety, environmental compliance, process safety.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and can-do attitude with the ability to work independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Possess critical thinking, analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.

• Service and result-oriented mindset.

• Ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitude.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong systems and IT knowledge including Microsoft applications a plus.

• Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results.

• Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/23/2025

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