Location: Hatillo, PR

Job Purpose
As an EHS & Sustainability Specialist in the corrugated industry, your role is pivotal in maintaining safety, health, and environmental compliance within our facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure workplace safety, minimize risks, and foster a culture of well-being.

Responsibilities

1) Safety Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit all necessary OSHA and environmental reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations specific to the corrugated industry, including 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, 555 CFR Explosive Regulations, and EPA Waste Regulations.
• Monitor and address safety concerns related to machinery, equipment, and processes.

2) Health and Safety Programs:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective health and safety programs.
• Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise for equipment modifications, safety assessments, and capital projects.
• Deliver safety training sessions to employees, emphasizing industry-specific risks.

3) Environmental Compliance:

• Collaborate with environmental teams to ensure adherence to industry-specific environmental regulations.
• Assist in designing and implementing site-specific environmental programs.
• Evaluate compliance with permits, waste management plans, and pollution prevention measures.

4) Sustainability:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the corrugator plant, aligned with organization sustainability goals and objectives.
• Conduct assessments of current environmental practices, including energy consumption, waste generation, and water usage, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as energy efficiency projects, waste reduction programs, and water conservation measures.
• Monitor and analyze key sustainability performance indicators, such as water usage intensity, and waste diversion rates, to track progress against targets, and areas for improvement, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed about emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and the best practices relevant to the corrugator plant industry, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance sustainability performance.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to promote sustainability initiatives and foster partnership that support our sustainability goals.
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of sustainability issues and promote employee’s engagement in sustainability efforts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits and certifications relevant to the corrugator plant operations, and coordinate with regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Practice in sustainability-related audits, assessments, and certifications and implement corrective actions as needed to address any non-compliance issues.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree (e.g., Bachelor’s or University Degree) in fields such as Health, Engineering, Industrial Science, or Environmental Science.
• Certifications: CPR, ASP, CSP, OSHA, CHST, CIH, CMSP, OHST, ISO, EHS.
• In-depth knowledge of corrugated industry safety standards.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations specific to manufacturing and industrial settings.
• Experience implementing EHS programs to reduce incidents and enhance compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence change at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive results-oriented approach to problem-solving.

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35000.00/yearly.