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HIRING IMMEDIATELY: EHS SPECIALIST IN CHICAGO, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for an EHS Specialist to join our client in Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for providing support to our client’s Environmental Health and Safety program to drive proactive EHS programs and risk mitigation, as well as engaging and working with employees, supervisors, and department managers, to maintain and continuously improve the company EHS program. The ideal candidate will possess a BS or BA degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field; or the equivalent knowledge with two plus years of safety and health experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Apply online and kick-start your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location

  • Starting at $29/hour, paid weekly

  • Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

  • Located in Chicago, IL

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the site’s Environmental Health and Safety program to drive proactive EHS programs and risk mitigation

  • Engage and work with employees, supervisors, and department managers, to maintain and continuously improve the company EHS program

  • Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially at-risk conditions, processes, or materials

  • Lead or participate in thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents on site and ensure timely completion of corrective actions

  • Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and corrective actions

  • Perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) and PPE Hazard Assessments

  • Partner with the EHS Manager to review, update, and develop written programs, policies, and procedures for safety adherence

  • Work on emergency preparedness planning and assist in conducting annual emergency evacuation drills

  • Conduct weekly Safety Assessments

  • Participate in incident investigations and work with team members to implement corrective and preventative actions

  • Assist the EHS Manager with providing training and coaching

  • Attend Safety Champion monthly meetings with the EHS Manager

  • Conduct monthly inspections of eyewash stations and first aid cabinets

  • Assist in the tracking of key performance indicators and deliverables to provide direction and support to the site

  • Support the EHS Manager with additional duties as required

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Preferred BS or BA degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field; or the equivalent knowledge

  • Two plus years of safety and health experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • Knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and CDC

  • Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, ownership, and leadership skills

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and an integrated team working style

  • Excellent written and formal presentation skills

  • A self-starter with high energy and a passion for results

  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications

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(Salary range based on experience)

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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

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