EHS&S Specialist at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. in Chanute, Kansas

Job Description:

The EHS&S Specialist is responsible for implementing EHS&S programs at a local (site) level. This position will partner with local management, salaried, and hourly employees to ensure local EHS&S compliance and implementation of the company EHS Management System.

• Implement EHS policies, procedures, and best practices at a site level
• Develop and deliver EHS training to salaried and hourly employees
• Collect, evaluate, analyze, and manage EHS data as required by company policy and local permitting requirements
• Implement a hazard identification, evaluation, and controls program to minimize risk of exposure and potential injuries
• Facilitate local EHS Leadership Team
• Facilitate the development of local EHS Business Plans which identify proactive activities that drive process
• improvements and a reduction of incidents
• Maintain EHS compliance, specifically environmental permits, and submit routine reports to regulatory agencies
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required
• Facilitate/lead incident investigations as required by company policy
• Initiate Serious Incident Review (SIR) process
• These duties are meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelors degree Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Affairs or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety within a construction, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS-related regulations/compliance requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in area of regulatory compliance
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHS data management software
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, and motivator
• High energy