Staff EHS Specialist

The Staff Health & Safety Specialist will be part of our growing global EHS team. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment. In this role, you will partner with Production, Maintenance, R&D, and Construction teams to provide daily Health & Safety operational support. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-growth company where safety is a value.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing core EHS policies and programs
• Managing EHS projects for at the McCarran NV location
• Conducting safety and compliance audits
• Leading investigations into injuries and illnesses and develop corrective actions and preventative measures
• Working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure program compliance and promote safety policies and procedures
• Writing and maintaining reports including EHS inspections, Job Safety Analysis, and incident investigation reports
• Providing support to leadership in communicating safety and health concerns to all levels of the organization
• Leading site EHS-related teams (Safety Committee, Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, and Emergency Response)
• Creating and implementing training programs and informational materials as required to convey safety policies and procedures for new hire orientation, ongoing regulatory requirements, and specialized training
• Representing EHS in engineering risk assessments on new projects using HAZID/HAZOP

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing and developing health and safety programs for large-scale manufacturing, industrial, or chemical operations
• Strong background in OSHA compliance, and independent standards organizations and certification programs (ISO)
• Experience developing and mentoring personnel and working in a team environment
• Background supporting chemical or mechanical manufacturing environments
• Must be able to work with several different teams and stakeholders to ensure program compliance
• Ability to apply independent thinking and judgment to address resolution
• Understands the challenges and pace of working in a startup environment
• Must possess technical working knowledge of fall protection systems, electrical safety for non-qualified workers, confined spaces, load handling equipment, scaffolding, demolition, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and incident investigation
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and safe handling practices
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to constant change
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, hands-on mindset, with a willingness to contribute at all levels
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!