Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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About the job…

The Responsible for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) implementation within the Greenwood, Indiana Facility in Alfa Laval Inc., will be in charge of include ensuring that Alfa Laval policies and best practices are implemented, and full compliance with local laws and regulations is achieved to secure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees.

Develop and maintain an Environmental, Health, and Safety Culture within the organization with an ambition of a safe and compliant workplace, employee engagement, and stable processes.

Liaison with regional and global EHS resources to ensure all relevant information is received, distributed, reported, and take necessary action to implement at Greenwood, in facility.

This is an onsite position located in Greenwood IN.

As part of the team, you will:

• Develop, implement, and document all EHS guidelines and instructions for the facility and activities directly connected with daily work and business needs. E.g. risk assessments, root cause analyses, work permits, safety instructions/signage, chemical safety datasheets, etc.
• Lead and participate in the risk assessment and audits of the facility. Including follow-up and implementation of all needed actions.
• Reporting of all EHS data in the relevant systems, including verification of data submitted from all workshops and management.
• Ensure the facility activities are in compliance with Alfa Laval Group policies and full compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Organize and lead the facility safety committee and assure regular meetings.
• Report to management regarding the yearly activities, legislative changes, and the outcome of EHS meetings.
• Identify improvement ideas to enhance the health, safety, and environmental impact and efficiency of operations and office facilities.
• In coordination with Human Resources maintain training records, certificates in relation to EHS activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure all appropriate and mandatory trainings required for employees are completed and a high level of competence achieved.
• Ensure the safety of all site visitors and that all sub-contractor personnel adhere to the same Alfa Laval standards.
• Maintain and work to continuously improve the relevant EHS facility and regulatory plans, including an annual review with all relevant personnel.
• Collaborate and participate in the investigation of incidents and collaborate with the different teams to analyse root causes to provide appropriate control measures to prevent reoccurrence or mitigate hazardous effects. Ensure all near-miss, minor injuries, and EHS incidents are investigated and reported.
• Monitor and participate in the manufacturing 5S, ALPS and SOP implementation and drive improvements.
• Manage the facilities hazardous waste program to include onsite regulatory compliance and disposal activities.

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 5years’ experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role.
• ASP or CSP preferred.
• Process Safety Management experience preferred.
• Experience training in safety related topics.
• OSHA certifications preferred.
• Hazardous Waste Management experience preferred.
• Safety program management.
• ISO program knowledge and certifications preferred.
• Sustainability management experience preferred.
• Comfortable taking initiative and contributing constructively in meetings and discussions.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Self-driven and auto motivated.
• Ability to work alone and with a team without strict oversight.
• Pragmatic when driving & leading change.
• Strong networking and influencing skills.
• Inspired and driven to ensure a safe working environment and ensuring that Alfa Laval offers a high-quality employee and customer experience.
• Extensive computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point Database, Power BI, &Reporting Systems).

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s in it for you?

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically between $83,000.00 to $96,000.00.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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