EH&S Spec II

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Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the Regulated Hazardous Waste Program , including waste characterization, manifest review and signature, manifest corrections, tracking, discrepancy resolution, and identification of new waste streams. Ensure assigned EH&S programs maintain full regulatory compliance with local, state, federal, and internal environmental, health, and safety requirements. Prepare, submit, and maintain required regulatory reports , permits, registrations, and associated fee submissions within established deadlines. Monitor and manage environmental compliance obligations , ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. Develop, track, and report service-level metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate licensing, permitting, inspection, and training activities for assigned EH&S programs and maintain associated records. Serve as the EH&S representative on cross-functional projects , providing environmental and safety guidance during planning, execution, and implementation activities. Support business stakeholders in evaluating environmental and safety risks associated with new processes, equipment, facilities, and operational changes. Supervise and coordinate contingent workforce personnel supporting EH&S programs and initiatives, as needed. Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System requirements , including implementation, maintenance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in management system assessments and compliance audits , ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Drive process standardization and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety performance, environmental stewardship, and operational effectiveness. Maintain inspection-ready records and documentation related to hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, permits, training, and management systems. Collaborate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and compliance. General Responsibilities of EH&S Team Members: Support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Conduct workplace hazard assessments and identify, document, and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses , determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S programs, procedures, and best practices across supported customer groups. Plan, conduct, and document EH&S audits and inspections to