Safety Specialist [RK-14814]

Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.Create, maintain, and update safety and environmental procedures/programs in accordance with applicable regulations.Coordinate and conduct safety audits, safety committee meetings, incident investigations, ergonomic evaluations and emergency supply inspections.Advise management and functional departments on incident-prevention and safety enhancementsCoordinate environmental, health and safety training classes, schedules and programs.Conduct new hire safety orientation.Keep current with changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization and communicate them appropriately.Assist with and coordinate industrial hygiene assessments. Assist hazardous material evaluations, hazard communication and SDS database.Conduct or coordinates storm water inspections and sample collections.Assist in obtaining and renewing all required environmental permits.Assist in hazardous waste management and record keeping including account billing.Assist in preparation and filing of all reports required by permits and regulatory agencies.Assist with hazardous waste transport coordination for proper removal and disposal of waste from site.Identify and investigate methods to reduce hazardous waste by alternative manufacturing, materials, processes and recycling opportunities; Implement recommended changes.Perform weekly site checks for proper storage, labeling, disposal of hazardous waste and materials and maintain inspection log sheets.Participate on the Emergency Response Team.Any other tasks assigned by the EH&S Manager or other management.Minimum Requirements:Experience: 1-3 years of relevant environmental, health and safety work experience. Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental health & safety regulations, codes and standards including CFR’s, CCR's, OSHA, EPA, Cal-EPA, SCAQMD, CAWater Resources Control, DOT, RCRA and CUPA.Skills/Abilities: A basic understanding of industrial chemicals and their properties. Ability to use Windows based suite of software programs including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, excellent communication skills, willingness to investigate potentially hazardous situations, demonstrated ability to conduct stand up presentations, and ability to interact with internal and external contacts.Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree required. Preferably in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer/Health, or Occupational Safety and Health. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, DOT, HAZWOPER,CIH, CHMM are preferred.