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EHS Specialist
Summary
Title:EHS Specialist
ID:2701
Location:Mansfield, OH
Company:Kokosing Inc
Description
Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.
Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities, along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.
For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.
With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Summary:
This is a job of moderate complexity requiring the ability to work and act both independently and under the direction of Senior EH&S Management.
The EH&S specialist will assist the Kokosing Group of Companies, providing Environmental Services.
The EH&S Specialist is responsible for performing tasks associated with maintaining compliance with applicable environmental regulations, recognize safety concerns and at-risk behaviors while in the field, understanding industrial hygiene principles and practices, and assisting in the development and growth of the sustainability program.
Responsibilities:
Environmental
Help create, educate, and perform environmental inspections to include but not limited to:
Industrial Storm Water and Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWP3)
Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Controls (SPCC) plan site inspections and Audits
State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) Reporting Inspections and Audits
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Material/Universal Waste
Permit compliance and evaluations
Provide guidance, direction, and coaching to the jobsites on environmental issues.
Assist in the preparation and documentation of environmental reports for compliance
Assist in training and education of the work force to improve the growth and development of the environmental program and our team members
Provide feedback to improve the growth and development of the environmental program
Take an active role in laboratory analysis, emissions testing, and field observations
Ability to work non-standard hours and weekends as well as travel when necessary
Participate or attend environmental conferences or seminars to continue individual education
Sustainability
Assist in developing and implementing sustainability plans and initiatives for the various companies.
Serve as internal leader on emerging trends, frameworks, industry benchmarks, and issues in the construction industry.
Industrial Hygiene
Be Knowledgeable in industrial hygiene practices and procedures.
Understand when environmental impacts require additional safety and industrial hygiene practices.
Provide jobsite support for analytic analysis and understanding of environmental and industrial hygiene needs and practices.
Safety
Observe and enforce company safety standards as part of IH and Environmental duties. Understand the safety hazards associated with the installation and implementation of environmental BMP (best management practices)
Be a leader in the field and understand when to speak up/stop work due to safety or environmental concerns.
Qualifications:
1-5 years' experience
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Engineering strongly preferred
Strong understanding of environmental, safety, and health regulations
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate EHS policies and procedures to employees
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing compliance issues
Benefits:
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
