Environmental Health & Safety Leader

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for assisting the Corporate Senior EHS Manager and the Site Director with tasks related to health, safety, and environmental hazards in the workplace as well as administrative needs for recordkeeping, audits, and EHS training for both facilities in Eugene.

Responsibilities will include:

•    Responsible for preparing and conducting the monthly EHS meetings at the site. 
•    Report EHS regulatory requirements applicable Eugene site to Federal and State applicable authorities (OSHA, EPA, DOT, any other     local government authority as required).
•    Monitor the EHS regulatory requirements (Federal, State and Local) applicable to Eugene site.
•    Facilitate and perform Risk Assessments in conjunction with department heads as is applicable.
•    Consolidate the site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), report to all site employees and to the Corporate Senior EHS Manager     monthly.
•    Assist the Corporate Senior EHS Manager to monitor industry regulatory standards and best practices.
•    Assist in the development of safety guidelines and communicate to the organization. 
•    Responsible for reviewing incidents, near misses and safety concerns along with assisting with investigation process and     appropriate preventive/corrective actions.
•    Assist with communicating and sharing the incidents, near misses and safety concerns across the site as lessons learned and     opportunities for improvements.
•    Escalate findings and recommendations from EHS audits and inspections (Corporate, Internal or External) to the Site Director. 
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to ensure EHS audits and inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and     deficiencies are minimized and corrected.
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to maintain all logs and documentation associated with EHS permits and regulatory     requirements.
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to maintain and update as needed SOP’s for all safe work practices and equipment.
•    Maintain filing systems regarding corporate EHS policy and programs. 
•    Facilitate the implementation and monitoring of contractors in conjunction with relevant department heads.
•    Ensure all employees are trained according to their hazard exposure groups and corporate and site-specific training matrices.
•    Ensure the site is aligned with the EHS Corporate guidelines and initiatives.
•    Practice proactive safe working techniques and re-enforce the EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.

Required Experience & Knowledge

•    Certified Safety Professional
•    Investigation Methodology (Root Cause Analysis)
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or related field is strongly preferred.
•    3 or more years of relevant EHS experience
 

Work Environment/Physical Demand

•    Works in a laboratory, warehouse, and office environment
•    Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
•    May work at one or both Actylis sites in Eugene, Oregon 
•    May lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation 
•    May travel between facilities in Eugene as needed or other Actylis sites 
 

Competencies

•    Knowledge of chemical/industrial hygiene. 
•    Experience with common manufacturing equipment (reactors, dryers, etc.) is preferred. 
•    Strong problem solving and facilitation skills. 
•    Ability to quickly prioritize projects & workload. 
•    Comfortable working in a fast-paced cross-functional team.
•    Balance administrative and functional tasks
•    Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player.
•    Effectively communicate with peers and interdepartmental colleagues
•    Proficiency with Microsoft suite