EHS Specialist I

Job Overview

What we offer:

• Industry competitive wages
• Generous 401K plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid vacation
• Excellent job security
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide direction to ensure the successful delivery, implementation, administration and refinement of both regional and site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and best management practices. 

• Administer all EHS activities within the operational context and guide operations towards the achievement of compliance with national, customer, and company EHS standards and best management practices.  Ensure plans are consistent with overall Komatsu strategies and corporate mandates. 

• Direct the required safety training of the facility in Elko, Nevada.  This involves maintaining a robust and accurate schedule and managing issues related to both the Facility and Field Service training requirements while balancing work schedules to minimize costs.

• Interface with and influence operations to ensure the proper training, documentation, communication, and implementation of corrective actions items for all incidents of loss (i.e., injury, illnesses, liability, property and near miss).  When necessary, assume the leadership role in the investigation of serious or otherwise significant incidents of loss.

• Collect, record, analyze and communicate key performance metrics on a regular basis (i.e., daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually) to effectively facilitate the advancement of the organization’s EHS initiatives.   

• Guide Operation pollution prevention and waste minimization efforts in reducing the overall cost in facility waste management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years practical EHS experience in the heavy industrial, manufacturing or mining sectors with increasing roles and responsibilities.
• A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) or Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) designation is desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of:
  • Federal regulations and standards as they relate to General Industry and Mining operations (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, etc.).
  • OSHA 500 Train the Trainer or a broad knowledge and additional training expertise in DOT, EPA, DNR, Hazardous Communication, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS),
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hoisting and Rigging/Crane Operator Safety Training, Aerial Work Platform,
  • behavioral based safety management.
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims Management and best management practices.

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