Description

Guardian offers an entrepreneurial environment and a unique culture that focuses on results, playing to win and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence. We are presently recruiting for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist who will thrive in our culture.

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in compliance with all relevant EH&S regulations in an effective and conscientious manner. The EH&S Specialist reports directly to the EH&S Manager and will partner with the Guardian Leadership Team to drive forward the principles, values and stated policies.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Tracking Safety and Training Statistics within the plant and preparing reports to management as needed.
• Implementing and coordinating programs to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents.
• Supporting line management in behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Engaging with plant leadership on incident investigations ensuring root-cause analysis occurs, proper follow-up is taken, and proper incident notification (knowledge –sharing) occurs.
• Supporting and improving EH&S systems to manage the plant’s compliance obligations.
• Responsible for bringing the Guardian facility into compliance with existing and emerging EH&S regulations.
• Will assess safety issues and if necessary, develop both short and long-term solutions to build effective programs.
• Providing assurance that all personnel have the necessary understanding and training to remain in compliance with EH&S policies and procedures.
• Actively promoting the Guiding Principles and MBM® culture across the organization with a primary focus on compliance, hazard awareness, incident prevention, risk management, open communication, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordination and administration of company safety programs, including but not limited to, compliance programs such as Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Respiratory and Energy Control.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and implementation of operational best practices.
• Occasional travel within the US.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Four (4) year BA/BS degree (or equivalent) or higher with an emphasis in OHS, environmental science or similar education
• Broad-based knowledge of California and Federal Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety regulations
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products that includes high level proficiency with Excel

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2+ years’ experience in EH&S programs and management systems - preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of success implementing effective EH&S practices/programs with project management skills
• Experience interacting with and training all levels of employees regarding regulatory and company EH&S requirements
• Ability to write complex correspondence, policies, and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills (including verbal, written, and negotiation skills) with a strong sense of service and support

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role, we anticipate paying $75,000-$95,000 per year.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf