NEW JOB OPENING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSOCIATE
IN Hayward, CA, USA!

***Only qualified Environmental, Health and Safety Associate candidates located near Hayward, CA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***



Education and/or Experience

1) Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required

2) Minimum of 1 year of related experience



Qualifications

• Knowledge of EHS and Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations

• Ability to work both independently and on a team.

• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.

• Self-motivated, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Excellent computer skills

• Good communication, written and oral skills

• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle a broad range of tasks simultaneously and priorities and work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment.

• Working knowledge of medical products industry preferred

• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.

• Interest in EHS related certifications once eligible



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use influence to advance EHS&S compliance/programs with proactive, transparent and effective messaging in line with corporate policies, State and Federal regulations.

• Facilitate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the attainment of the company’s goals relative to EHS&S outcomes.

• Assist in emergency response and preparedness and be available to respond to emergencies for two shift business operation.

• Assists with annual department goals according to key metrics (Action Plan Closure Rate, Hazard ID Rate, Recordable Rate, Major/Severe Incidents/events) that are measured throughout the organization.

• Work independently to perform EHS inspections and audits of facilities, processes and equipment as well as work diligently to ensure the closure of any identified corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct and coordinate EHS trainings and onboarding process for employees.

• Coordinate the wellness programs in alignment with corporate initiatives and local wellness team.

• Assists in the management of the workers'' compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims.

• Partner with management and others on the investigation of incidents, including “near-misses” to identify root causes and corrective/preventive actions.

• Perform industrial hygiene activities such as air and noise monitoring as well as respiratory protection fit tests and training.

• Work with others to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices, including managing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) to develop and implement hazard control practices and programs.

• Implement solutions that will support management''s efforts to improve and maintain compliance and best practices including leading the lockout/tagout and other essential EHS programs.

• Research industry “Best-Practices” to ensure world class leadership in EHS&S.

• Data Management responsibilities include EHS Corrective Action Plan tracking, waste documentation, regulatory submittals, and others as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**