EHS Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, environmental, health and safety or other relevant discipline with 2-4 years of relevant professional experience or a master’s degree with 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
Technical knowledge and ability to solve practical environmental, worker health and safety problems by implementing practical mitigating actions.
Ability to recognize and identify complex EHS technical problems, analyze effectively and work in teams to solve.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and web-based applications is required.
Thorough working knowledge and interpretation of Federal and Iowa EHS regulations.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and collaborates effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing skills.
Ability to read and effectively interpret federal and state regulations regarding air, waste, and water/wastewater as applicable to the operations of the facility.

Provides guidance, training, and operational support to all levels of the organization and across all functional groups.
Supports and leads EHS improvement projects.
Assists people leaders in the performance of incident investigations and root cause analyses related to EHS-related incidents.
Analyzes and prepares documentation, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Applies standardized safety and industrial hygiene concepts to monitor and evaluate potential workplace exposure hazards and recommends appropriate controls.
Partners with EHS team to manage EHS programs related to air emissions, waste management and water.
Facilitates and/or participates on various site committees and teams, such as site safety, sustainability, and spill/emergency response.

Relevant professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) or ability to obtain is desirable.
Experienced with EHS management systems development and certification experience (ISO, VPP or similar) is desirable.