Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The company built Made in USA solar modules. ​ Our Solar business delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, leveraging state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality, reliable photovoltaic modules that meet the rapidly growing energy demands of the United States.We are committed to strengthening America's domestic solar manufacturing capabilities and contributing to a sustainable, energy-independent power grid for generations to come. By joining our team, you will play an important role in advancing critical U.S. supply chains, driving manufacturing excellence, and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to our customers.Role Purpose A EHS & Safety plays a pivotal role in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment within an organization. He or she is accountable to ensuring the well-being of employees by actively promoting and implementing safety measures throughout the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesPolicy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, ensuring that the organization complies with all applicable laws. Safety Advocacy: Act as a vocal advocate for safety initiatives, promoting a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization.Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and assess the level of risk associated with specific tasks or processes.Training and Education: Organize and conduct safety training sessions for employees, focusing on hazard awareness, proper use of equipment, and emergency response procedures.Safety Communication: Facilitate communication about safety-related matters, including the dissemination of safety alerts, guidelines, and best practices.Safety Committee Participation: Engage with safety committees or teams, providing input and guidance to collectively enhance safety measures. Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.Safety Inspections: Regularly inspect facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.Emergency Response Planning: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and coordination with emergency services.Waste Management: Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in compliance with environmental regulations.Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Maintain accurate and up-to-date Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous substances used in the workplace.Ergonomics: Evaluate and recommend ergonomic improvements to workstations and processes to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.Collaboration: Work closely with management, operations, and other departments to integrate EHS considerations into daily operations and decision-making.Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports on safety and environmental performance, incidents, and compliance status to management and regulatory authorities.Experiences/Education – RequiredBachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field ORProfessional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.Significant experience in EHS roles, with a progression into managerial positions.In-depth knowledge of EHS, OSHA regulations and best practices of the states and local jurisdiction.Strong leadership and communication skills, able to collaborate with employee, inspector and auditors.Analytical and problem-solving abilities, reporting and documentation preparation.Familiarity with safety management systems, able to be train and leadExperience in conducting EHS audits and risk assessment in a manufacturing facility Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Must be able to perform in non-temperature-controlled environments. The range for this position is $70,776.00 - $120,317.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.