Environmental/Safety Assistant
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JOB TITLE: Environmental/Safety AssistantJOB GRADE: NE10FLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptDEPARTMENT NAME: General Oper / AdminDEPARTMENT CODE: GENADMREPORTS TO: Safety/Environmental Mgr. POSITION SUMMARY The Environmental/Safety Assistant works with the Safety and Environmental team to implement NGK Ceramics, USA's environmental and safety programs to ensure responsible and compliant environmental stewardship and a safe, and incident-free work environment. Areas of specialty for this position will focus on compliance monitoring and reporting in all areas of the While the primary responsibilities of this position involve regulatory and corporate environmental compliance, this position also provides support for the Safety initiative in concert with the Environmental, Health and Safety team. Flexibility in this regard is required. The ability to interface cordially with plant personnel and speak before groups is essential. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

Communicates closely with and takes day to day direction from the Safety & Environmental Manager so that environmental and team goals are achieved.

Maintenance of RCRA Large Quantity Generator (LQG) legal requirements.

Implements procedures, programs, and assists in generating regulatory reports in compliance with the local, state, and federal

Assists with the record keeping, and manuals for these programs (including but not limited to): NC DEQ, EPA, and Local Emergency Planning Coordinators.

Regularly (daily/weekly) interacts with employees across the organization regarding implementation of company policies and application of identified corrective or preventative actions.

Performs retention pond and stormwater outfall inspections as required. Assists with stormwater certification.

Assists with internal and external auditing for ISO certifications; ISO-14001 & 45001.

Regularly participates in Corrective Action and Preventive Action Request assignments.

Assists S & E Manager and engineers with implementing and overseeing the company environmental management system.

Assists with the company Safety Steering Committee as required.

Performs regular maintenance of Safety Data Sheet inventory database.

Professionally interfaces with regulators during inspections; NCDEQ, NCDA&CS, NCDOL, etc.

Assembles data and generates EHS Management System (EHSMS) review meeting agenda. Also produces EHSMS MR meeting minutes.

Directly assists with new employee orientation and ongoing

Assists with special environmental & safety projects and events.

Inspects organization facilities (safety and environmental audits) to detect existing or potential environmental issues, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been

Assists with emergency response to environmental, structural, and employee

Requires certification in RCRA/DOTIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Environmental/Safety Assistant has no supervisory responsibilities. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts; accordingly, gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to ensure customer satisfaction.

Development of Subordinates: Provides accurate and objective assessments of member/team knowledge, skills and abilities; effectively trains, counsels and coaches subordinates to improve performance; develops action plans, provides challenging assignments and opportunities to build and/or improve needed capabilities; works behind the scenes to enable, encourage and empower others to achieve and succeed.

Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.

Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

Communication: Conveys information clearly in writing and speech; listens effectively and responds appropriately; communicates in a timely manner; is open and honest; keeps and uses confidential information with discretion; adjusts to a level understandable for the audience.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Searches for creative, innovative new ideas; displays sound judgment; makes effective and appropriate decisions; acts promptly; is decisive; provides holistic solutions; identifies problems in advance; gathers and analyzes information; determines root cause; considers multiple factors.

Dependability / Self-Management: Self-adheres to policy, schedules and procedures; carries out work assignments without close supervision; reliable and follows through on commitments; accepts feedback and pursues self-development; deals confidently with challenging circumstances.

Interpersonal Skills: Gets along well with others; cooperative, flexible and responsive; actively contributes to team goals; values diversity; demonstrates respect; appreciates opinions; builds unity; communicates constructively.

Motivation and Commitment: Proactive positive approach; dedicated to responsibilities; gives extra effort; adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner; needs little supervision; seeks additional assignments.

Safety & Environmental Awareness & Compliance: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels. Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices;complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and takes corrective actions.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferably in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Health; or 2 years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with NCDEQ and EPA regulations and reporting.

Knowledge of ISO-14001-2015, and ISO 45001 also preferred.

ISO-14001-2015 Lead Auditor Certification preferred.

Adept with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Skill in operation of computers, computer software and other office equipment.

Familiarity with Vector - Industry Safe software preferred.

Required Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical documents and reports.

Ability to write reports, prepare and execute presentations to large and small groups.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Required Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to comprehend and work with various units of measure.

Required Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Preferred Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License

RCRA/DOT Certification required

Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; and sit.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee will be required to ascend stairways and ladders as well as walk in rough terrain. During periodic audits the employee will be required to walk or stand for extended times. EHS employees occasionally must inspect areas at considerable heights and in wooded areas.

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work in typical office conditions. However, certain job elements may require exposure to hot, cold, wet or dusty environments.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

VIII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

Safety shoes and glasses must be worn while on NGK property. Hearing protection is required in some areas.

Additional PPE is generally not required while performing the duties of this job.

EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will.This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law.Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.