EH&S Specialist

This position is an onsite Lynwood , CA 90262Reports To: General Manger with a dotted Line to the Director of EHSCompensation & Benefits Pay Range: compensation is base on skill set Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceEmployer-paid Basic Life InsuranceSupplemental Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) program7 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayEssential Functions Work cohesively with other members of the EHS team and Management towards fulfilling tasks and project goals.Maintain the SDS library by adding new chemicals as they are received or replacing outdated sheets with the most current revisions.Environmental Compliance –Enforce local and state regulations.Assist in record keeping and scheduling for various Clean Air Act, RCRA, and DOT annual and biannual reports.Assist in scheduling and manifesting hazardous waste shipments.Train and direct employees to adequately comply with RCRA/hazardous waste management regulations in day-to-day operations.Maintain the record keeping database to ensure thorough organization and accessibility of compliance documents.Perform compliance audits on the shop floor to evaluate and define weaknesses in regulatory compliance.Handle hazardous waste/materials as needed.Assist in compliance audits with state and federal officials.Safety Compliance – Investigate indoor/outdoor air quality complaints to determine health effects.Schedule appointments and intervals for chromium and respiratory physicals.Perform air monitoring for Hexavalent chromium exposure.Label and sign appropriate hazards and chemical reactants.Perform fit-testing for respiratory protection program.Perform routine inspections for emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, hoists, and eyewash stations.Audit internal programs to determine the effectiveness to comply with industry standards.Conduct routine compliance inspections and be able to document and implement corrective actions.Perform routine safety meetings and trainings activities with all staff levels.Maintain data and direct trainings/programs to comply with industry standards.Work with employees to encourage a culture of safety and hazard recognition.Perform Other Duties as assigned Position QualificationsCompetency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most ofthe learning experience. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following companyprocedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within givendeadlines. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing atask. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using hisor her own drive or initiative. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition ordiscouragement.Skills & AbilitiesEducation: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study:ScienceExperience: 2 plus years of experience in EH&SComputer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft OfficeOther Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Able to hear average conversations Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All requiredWORK ENVIRONMENTWorking conditions are normal for an office environment but may be exposed to shop conditionsThis position requires access to knowledge and technicaldata regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required toverify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.