Ehs Partner

Job Description
Position Title:
EHS Partner
Type:
Full Time
Location:
Joliet
Scope ofwork:
Joliet,Gurnee, and Utica
Reports to:
EHS Director
Essential Job Duties:
Provideprimaryday to dayEHSsupport to PQplant operations.Additionalresponsibilities and changes in responsibilities may be made at the discretion of the PQ Corporation VPEHS.
Analyze the work environment and develop programs designed to control, eliminate, and prevent occupational disease and/or injuryand/or environmental harmcaused by physical, chemical, biologicalagentsor ergonomic factors.
Provide technicaland practicalsupport to front line leadership on matters related to occupationalhealth,safety, security, environmental compliance,process safety (HAZOP),and loss prevention.
Develop and manage initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture, including programs designed to increase employee involvement, education, and recognition by participation in safety committees, incident investigations, training, and compliance auditing.
Collect and interpretEHSdata to identify trends and/or causal factors, such as system failure, human error, incomplete or faulty decision-making, or a weakness in existing policies or practices or regulations.
Investigate incidents and non-compliance events to determine contributing factors and recommend remedial action to prevent reoccurrence.
Conduct field and site inspections to enforce adherence to laws, regulations and employer policies governing occupational safety and environmental compliance.
Assist with the collectionof data required to satisfy environmental permit and reporting requirements (air, water, waste regulatory requirements).
Prepare reportsfor use by company personnel and regulatory agencies, including Compliance calendar.
Liaise with regulatory agencies on matters related to reporting and/or investigating compliance concerns includingwork related injurylogmaintenance.
Develop and deliver regulatory required training related to health,safety, and environment.
ApplyEHSmanagement systems to conformtostandards such asRC14001, ISO14001, ISO45001, etc.
Partner with EHS Liaison to manageEHSprojects at assigned sites.
Participation in company sponsored auditing includingPQP, RC/ISO,andEHSCompliance, as well as site level audits (housekeeping, security, radiation, permits, and contractors). Other audits maybe included based on experience.
Develop and maintainsite levelEHS plans, programs, and proceduresin collaboration with site operations.
Provide support and assist theBehavior Based Safety(BBS)and Joint Health and Safety committees to resolve open items and issues.
Analyzes and interprets reports from consultants and makes recommendations for additional testing and fieldworkas required.
Conduct EHS reviews of capital projects and work with engineering &
plant management on solutions to EHS issues.