EHS Specialist

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at the Veolia Minnetonka, MN facility under the EHS Site Leader. The EHS Specialist will strive to provide a healthy and accident-free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The EHS Specialist will counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

Key Characteristics 

• Passion for environmental, health, and safety-related matters
• Enthusiastic trainer
• Organized and attentive to details
• Self-motivated

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Facilitate activities which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Support and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Support the Management of Change Program and conduct safety inspections
• Participate incident investigations
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Promote behavioral based safety
• Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control
• Analyze data and audit processes which drive compliance in Ergonomics, Noise, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Machine Guarding
• Initiate and drive the development programs to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion
• Provide EHS support to manufacturing departments and leaders in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, New Product Introduction, Incoming Material Approval System, and Management of Change
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
• Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience
• 3-5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical, (or industrial) manufacturing facility

Preferred:

• Professional certification(s) such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP®), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or related professional certification(s) or current in process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees
• Working knowledge in ergonomics, noise, confined space, machine guarding, and chemical approvals
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene
• Experience with PHA and starting up new operations
• Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Less than 10% travel
• Ability to work in a chemical environment

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $85,000 - 94,000 annually.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.