Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist

Azenta Inc.

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

How Youll Add Value

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health & Safety Manager the EHS Specialist will support the development implementation training and maintenance of the various programs necessary to ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees contractors visitors and the community. The EHS Specialist will also assist with protecting the company against losses ensuring that operations are in compliance with company policies and standards and applicable local nationally recognized standards of best practices and state and federal occupational safety and environmental requirements. This position is also responsible for providing guidance support and implementing the companys comprehensive environmental health and safety program.

What Youll Do

• Continuous improvement of an effective Environmental Health and Safety program.
• May interact with various local state and federal agencies such as OSHA EPA Insurance carriers Local Fire / Police and many others for permitting and inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental safety and health regulations as well as keeping abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that potentially impact the organization.
• Coordinate all aspects of resource use pollution reduction waste management environmental health risk assessment and employee involvement.
• Be responsible for identifying and remediating hazardous workplace conditions at multiple facilities.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of standard concepts practices and procedures within the organization.
• Be an active member of the local and corporate Safety Committees each month and coordinate with members to complete action items.
• Train employees on company policies and regulations pertaining to employee safety such as Bloodborne Pathogens Forklifts Hazard Communication Cryogenic Safety LOTO etc.
• Conduct regular safety walks and follow-up meetings for operations and facilities areas.
• Manage numerous waste streams in the various buildings to ensure safe and proper disposal of waste through licensed contractors.
• Coordination of outside safety services for prescription safety glasses safety shoes specialized safety trainings.
• Create and maintain listings of approved PPE items and suppliers to assure safety and cost control.
• Assist the EHS Manager with administering Building Security procedures such as granting or removing building access ensuring visitor sign-in procedures are followed etc.
• Coordinate and schedule waste pickups with licensed services on a monthly basis.
• Evaluate customer material and chemical Safety Data Sheets to ensure compliance and capabilities to store.
• Act as the dedicated backup to the EHS Manager as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Physical Requirements

Your Working Conditions :

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation : $64000.00 - $80000.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience education (including licensure and certifications) qualifications performance and geographic location among other relevant business or organizational needs.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 64000 - 80000