Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join Kaiser Aluminum’s team in Kalamazoo Michigan!

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) specialist is responsible for EH&S programs & maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. These programs include, but are not necessarily limited to;

• Hazardous & non-hazardous waste management and RCRA compliance, • Wastewater & Air monitoring, sampling, and reporting • Hazcom, Control of Hazardous Energy, Mobile Equipment, and other safety programs, • Noise, air, and other industrial hygiene monitoring as needed • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems compliance

What you will work on:

• Support and maintain a “Best in Class” work environment that is free of safety hazards • Assist with maintaining certification of ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System • Assist with regulatory reports such as AER, Tier II, and wastewater, and others • Coordinate & conduct environmental & safety training for employees & contractors • Maintain training completion rate goals for the facility • Support the Safety Dialogue and Lockout/Tagout audit systems • Support the Safety Roadmaps program & assist with improving Roadmap scores • Conduct facility compliance inspections for various environmental & safety programs • Participate in & assist with incident investigations & corrective actions • Properly file & maintain EHS department paperwork and other files • Assist the EHS Manager with health and safety related projects and initiatives

Relationships:

• Report directly to Environmental Health and Safety Manager • Interact daily with members of other departments, vendors and outside suppliers, regulatory agencies, and Corporate Representatives or others as required

What you will bring to the position:

• An Associate’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Sciences, or a related field, OR equivalent relevant experience is required • Minimum of 1 – 3 years of industrial experience is preferred • Strong organizational & administrative skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other MS Office products a plus • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred