About the Role
We are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work to enable the Enterprise to increase confidence in compliance with EH&S obligations. This role will provide direct plant-based support to partner and work within a team of EH&S specialists to promote consistent, efficient services. You will also develop and implement processes that enable the Enterprise to: Identify, assess, manage and control EH&S operational hazards/risks; and relevant costs.
This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits
- $102,000 - $110,000 per year
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
Responsibilities
- Perform work in all areas of EH&S and/or work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more areas of EH&S expertise (Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Occupational Health)
- Partner with plant, OpCo, and global EH&S teams to drive consistency in developing, implementing, aligning, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety systems, practices, and procedures
- Support environmental compliance (preparing and submitting reports, waste profiling, program oversight, etc.)
- Plan, develop, and deliver training/education on a broad range of EH&S topics relevant to each Associate’s role
- Identify and interprete appropriate regulations and participate in compliance-gap analysis while acting as a point of contact with various regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, attorneys, etc
- Support EH&S risk assessments and incident investigations for processes and equipment, as well as facilitating and coordinating multiple system based EH&S Management Review Meetings and collect, analyze, and report EH&S metrics to identify EH&S data trends and opportunities
- Engage and participate in new-product development teams early in the design process to promote ergonomic principles, safety controls, etc., that are incorporated into design
- Maintain and/or enhance EH&S technical competencies through the Performance and Development process. Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
- Partner with Occupational Health for effective injury case management involving injured/ill associates and knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping regulations
- Partner with plant leadership to continually improve and maintain emergency response procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety or a related field (e.g.: Engineering, Chemistry, Science), or a minimum of 4 years demonstrated EH&S work experience
- Demonstrated experience interpreting OSHA and environmental regulations
- Experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, or laboratory environment
- Demonstrated success using process/equipment hazard risk analysis tools for identifying, assessing, controlling EH&S risk, as well as, influencing practical and effective risk-reduction solutions
- Knowledge of chemical & physical hazards and the ability to communicate associated risks to a broad population of Associates
- Organizational priority-setting skills, attention to detail, follow-through, effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven problem-solving skills including incident investigation and root cause analysis, as well as identification, prioritization, development, and implementation of appropriate controls and corrective/preventive actions
- Ability to build consensus and influence a diverse group of Associates, especially regarding design and operation
- Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, actively engage, and partner with manufacturing and technical Associates, to drive completion of multiple projects and priorities with competing resources needs
- Ability to work non-standard hours on occasion, if needed, and travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Certification or degree in a Safety-related discipline, such as a CSP or Equivalent / Certification recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Knowledge of EH&S management systems & software (e.g. ISO 14001 & ISO 45001), related consensus standards, and industry best practices
- Environmental Certifications (RCRA, DOT, Wastewater, etc.), working knowledge of EPA and MDE (Maryland Department of the Environment) reporting
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
