Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Information

At HyAxiom we develop, manufacture and service hydrogen fuel cells and other innovative hydrogen energy solutions. As the hydrogen business pillar of Doosan Group, the oldest South Korean conglomerate operating in the global energy, manufacturing, and construction sector, we are a leading provider of stationary fuel cell solutions in some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for utility, industrial and commercial customers. Our products serve those who seek cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to lower their carbon footprint.

The EH&S Specialist will design, develop, interpret and recommend compliance measures in connection with local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations and company policy. In conjunction, they will assist with Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety, and all other environmental engineering requirements, with best practice considerations.

Come join our Team today!

Role & Responsibility

• Assure successful completion of all safety site audits/reviews, and generate timely report-outs to appropriate audiences, with full analysis/sound recommendations
• Conduct hazard analyses for all new products and processes, with full focus on EH&S compliance
• Provide professional direction/guidance and support to EH&S team and all employees on safety issues/requirements, and during incident investigations
• Conduct periodic scheduled safety meetings and training sessions
• Develop/deploy regular, open communications with the workforce at all levels regarding safety-focused current, timely issues/matters and process requirements
• Support development and control/delivery of the EH&S Management System (EHSMS)
• Create/update internal safety policies and environmental practices/policies as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify waste reduction opportunities and new safety initiatives to create a culture where safety is a core value

Job Requirement - Education & Experience

• BA/BS with 3-7+ years of experience
• MA/MS with 1-5+ years of experience
• EH&S-related training/certifications are a plus
• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Industrial Hygiene preferred
• Pursuit/delivery of protection of the employees from all incidents/injuries/illnesses, concurrent protection of the company by assuring full compliance to local/state/federal requirements
• Budget understanding/cost control focus
• Waste handling/manifesting/spill response
• Provides cross-functional guidance/expertise
• Provides tactical/strategic direction for EH&S systems/projects and programs
• Strong project management experience

Decision-making Scope (Range)

Direct Supervisor - Manager, Environmental Health & Safety; no direct reports

Communication

• Solid understanding and flow-down of OSHA, NFPA and ANSI general industry standards
• Committed to sharing knowledge/skills as an employee development tool
• Open communications with other disciplines in cross-functional groups/teams to ensure manufacturing processes are designed/implemented with compliance as a priority
• Oversee recording, conveyance and addressing of all non-conformances, unexpected incidents/observations
• Clear, concise communications, both verbal and written, with and to all external EH&S groups, agencies, and contractors, as appropriate
• Effectively support communication of plans, including the status/progress/closures/successes, to external EH&S-focused entities, as may be required

Other

This position requires on-site work.

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727-2200 or HR@HyAxiom.com