Environmental-Safety Specialist

EHS Specialist – Hope, AR
Hours are 7:00AM - 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday

Performs safety and environmental activity within the production environment to evaluate, control and eliminate safety and environmental hazards. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops and implements safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and PADEP.
• Coordinates employee training on safety, health, and environmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts facility inspections to identify hazards, recommends corrective actions, and ensures timely completion.
• Investigates accidents, prepares reports, identifies root causes, and recommends preventative measures.
• Coordinates annual Safety Committee training and facilitates Safety Committee meetings.
• Oversees workers’ compensation administration and maintain OSHA injury and illness records.
• Maintains safety and environmental records, permits, inspections, monitoring activities, and training documentation.
• Manages hazardous and nonhazardous waste programs and coordinates compliance-related contractors.
• Serves as the facility Emergency Plan Coordinator, maintaining and implementing emergency procedures.

Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred; minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing safety programs, including Behavior-Based Safety (BBS).
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, accident investigations, hazard assessments, and corrective action programs.
• Ability to interpret regulations, technical documents, and procedures; prepare reports and present information effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, mathematical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Brentwood offers professional growth potential, pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401K w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with a satisfying, motivating and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.

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