A strong manufacturing company the Schenectady, NY are is looking for a Safety Specialist to join their team! There is strong potential for career growth, a close-knit company culture, and great benefits available in this role. Open to entry-level candidates to gain relevant experience, or for more experienced EHS Specialists to grow further in their field!
What you need to know:
- Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 (Experience Dependent)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- With 1 hour lunch break
- 100% Onsite
- Direct Hire Opportunity!
- Company will assist with needed certifications!
What you need to apply:
- Bachelor s Degree or Associates Degree in a related field
- Preferably a BS/AS in Environmental Science, but very willing to substitute education for experience!
- 1 or more year of experience working in an Environmental Health & Safety role
- Preferring experience in a chemical field
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Specifically looking for 29 CFR 1910
- Preferring a general knowledge of ISO 14001
- Must be proficient with MS Office products
- Must be willing to travel 10 - 15% of the time
- Travel is pre-scheduled months ahead of time!
A typical day as a Safety Specialist might include:
- Being responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety programs within company.
- Handling responsibility for implementation and maintenance of assigned EHS programs.
- Assisting with the development, evaluation, implementation and administration of EHS, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational health policies and programs.
- Coaching and mentoring employees at all levels on safe work place behaviors.
- Proactively work to identify and communicate EHS safety concerns and assist in resolving.
- Collecting, organizing, and maintaining data / records for EHS permit compliance and reporting.
- Conducting, coordinating and participating in EHS inspections and audits.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of EHS training to employees, visitors, and contractors.
Want to know more? Call the Nesco Resource Latham NY office for more information today! Ask for Jordan!
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