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EHS

Proterra

Proterra

Greer, SC, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2024

About the Role – You will:

  • Develop, enhance, and promote environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and mitigate exposure to the environment.
  • Lead all efforts to achieve ISO 14001 certification and manage the system to ensure compliance, subsequent recertification's.
  • Lead all environmental compliance obligations for the organization (i.e. waste, air, water, DOT)
  • Serve as the system administrator for all EHS Metrics including, but not limited to incident and corrective action management, compliance training, safety observations, and near miss reporting.
  • Prepare weekly / monthly / quarterly EHS reports detailing leading and lagging metrics. Smartsheet proficiency is a plus.
  • Provide EHS training and serve as the system administer for Proterra’s EHS Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, SC DES, and local authorities.
  • Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Develop and integrate waste management, minimization, and recycling programs.
  • Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to ensure continuous improvement, compliance.

About Our Group:

  • As strategic partners, the EHS team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company!
  • We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
  • We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
  • We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
  • This position will be part of the EHS team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.
  • You will report to the EHS Director and collaborate with other EHS team members located at our Greer Manufacturing Facility, while supporting our headquarters in Burlingame, CA.

About You:

  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization; Works well within a team environment and exhibits command presence and professional demeanor at all times.
  • A servant leader; to both our internal and external customers
  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet applications
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an EHS Coordinator or Specialist in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree completed
  • OSHA 30 hour – General Industry certificate
  • ISO 14001 certification / recertification experience
  • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of EPA, SC DES, DOT, OSHA, and NFPA.
  • Knowledge of legal repercussions of workplace injuries/accidents and strong leadership skills.
  • Comfort in leveraging multiple software platforms to integrate solutions with existing business platforms.
  • Adept at conflict resolution and finding consensus in challenging situations.
  • Physical Demands:
    • May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
    • Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
    • Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
    • Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
    • Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.
    • Hands-on position on the production floor as well as time spent in an office environment preparing documents and/or performing training.
  • Environmental Demands:
    • Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions.
    • Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
    • Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

You might also have:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Safety Management or other technical-related field.
  • CSP, CIH, CHMM, EIT, or other technical certification
  • OSHA 501 – Trainer certificate for General Industry

Travel: Travel to other facilities may be required