Century International A
Environmental Health Safety And Training Spec
Century International A, Fairfax, Vermont, us, 05454
Overview
Summary of Position Mission The EHS & Training Specialist leads company-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and coordinates and administers employee training, with a focus on safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Human Resources department and maintains a safe and compliant workplace by managing EHS systems, delivering safety training, and coordinating regulatory documentation. The EHS and Training Specialist manages the EHS software system (e.g., HSI), ensuring timely recordkeeping, reporting, and data integrity for audits, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Plan, develop and implement safety programs, while ensuring a safe workplace for all employees. Develop and conduct training as needed and perform safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA/State/local standards and improve safety focus. Proactively share knowledge of safety requirements on equipment, workstation, and work processes to embed safety into the company culture. Manage and audit the implementation of safety-related corrective actions to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, new equipment, and facility layout to ensure safe operations. Serve as the primary interface with OSHA/VOSHA, EPA, and other state/local regulations on compliance and enforcement actions. Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and policies, including Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, PPE, Emergency Action Plan, Blood-borne Pathogens, etc. Develop and implement motivational programs that promote a high degree of safety awareness. Serve as the investigator on all work-related injuries and illnesses. Train a core team of personnel on conducting safety investigations and preparing all required reports and record keeping. Collaborate with area leaders on actions to prevent reoccurrence. Monitor and respond to work-related injury and illness claims to minimize lost time and communicate return-to-work status and safety issues to managers. Coordinate industrial hygiene tests and regularly scheduled safety inspections. Coordinate and lead the joint management safety committee. Develop and maintain safety performance metrics, statistics, records, injury reporting, and record-keeping systems. Maintain and update the Safety Manual. Coordinate and deliver EHS-related training, including classroom and system-based instruction (e.g., HSI). Maintain training records and ensure employees complete required courses in a timely manner. Collaborate with department leaders and HR to identify training needs based on trends, regulatory changes, or operational shifts. Maintain the Companys training database with all training records. Support onboarding by delivering or assigning required safety and compliance training for new hires. Develop or revise training content as needed to meet compliance and operational goals. Protect organizations value by keeping information confidential. Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company. Adhere to all employment policies and safety policies/practices required by law and set by the Company. Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times. Demonstrate complete understanding of firearms safety. Maintain and keep workstation and department area clean. Immediately report and resolve maintenance or safety issues in conjunction with Management. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward co-workers, other departments, and the Company. Maintain respect, courtesy, and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company. Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management. Actively participate and support the 5S process daily. Other duties assigned as required.
Qualifications & Knowledge Required
Bachelors Degree (BS) in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management or equivalent experience Minimum of two years demonstrated EHS experience in a manufacturing environment OSHA HAZWOPER training 29CFR 1910.120 Knowledgeable in state, federal and local agencies, laws and regulations Aware of OSHA/VOSHA standards Experience in implementing OSHA Standards, developing safety programs and systems is preferred Strong influencing, motivational, and negotiation skills with the ability to interface effectively with all functions, internal and external, of the company Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; effective communication Highly organized to manage multiple projects Problem solving including root cause analysis and corrective action Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage competing requirements Analytical with responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and deadlines Attention to detail and documentation Good communication and interpersonal skills Some understanding of machinery or mechanical aptitude Excellent computer software skills; expert level in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access Incident investigation expertise including Root Cause Analysis or Five Why Analysis Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Positive attitude and ethics aligning with company values
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment and throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility. Exposure to extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of light manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and normal office equipment. No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties. Physical Demands
Be able to lift objects commonly found in offices, up to 20 lbs Able to travel locally occasionally Able to work at a computer for long periods Able to work additional hours as needed (project timelines and workload may require more than 40 hours per week) Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing and speaking English) to perform duties efficiently Able to work full-time, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
Disclaimers This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Summary of Position Mission The EHS & Training Specialist leads company-wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and coordinates and administers employee training, with a focus on safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Human Resources department and maintains a safe and compliant workplace by managing EHS systems, delivering safety training, and coordinating regulatory documentation. The EHS and Training Specialist manages the EHS software system (e.g., HSI), ensuring timely recordkeeping, reporting, and data integrity for audits, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Plan, develop and implement safety programs, while ensuring a safe workplace for all employees. Develop and conduct training as needed and perform safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA/State/local standards and improve safety focus. Proactively share knowledge of safety requirements on equipment, workstation, and work processes to embed safety into the company culture. Manage and audit the implementation of safety-related corrective actions to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, new equipment, and facility layout to ensure safe operations. Serve as the primary interface with OSHA/VOSHA, EPA, and other state/local regulations on compliance and enforcement actions. Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and policies, including Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, PPE, Emergency Action Plan, Blood-borne Pathogens, etc. Develop and implement motivational programs that promote a high degree of safety awareness. Serve as the investigator on all work-related injuries and illnesses. Train a core team of personnel on conducting safety investigations and preparing all required reports and record keeping. Collaborate with area leaders on actions to prevent reoccurrence. Monitor and respond to work-related injury and illness claims to minimize lost time and communicate return-to-work status and safety issues to managers. Coordinate industrial hygiene tests and regularly scheduled safety inspections. Coordinate and lead the joint management safety committee. Develop and maintain safety performance metrics, statistics, records, injury reporting, and record-keeping systems. Maintain and update the Safety Manual. Coordinate and deliver EHS-related training, including classroom and system-based instruction (e.g., HSI). Maintain training records and ensure employees complete required courses in a timely manner. Collaborate with department leaders and HR to identify training needs based on trends, regulatory changes, or operational shifts. Maintain the Companys training database with all training records. Support onboarding by delivering or assigning required safety and compliance training for new hires. Develop or revise training content as needed to meet compliance and operational goals. Protect organizations value by keeping information confidential. Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company. Adhere to all employment policies and safety policies/practices required by law and set by the Company. Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times. Demonstrate complete understanding of firearms safety. Maintain and keep workstation and department area clean. Immediately report and resolve maintenance or safety issues in conjunction with Management. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward co-workers, other departments, and the Company. Maintain respect, courtesy, and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company. Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management. Actively participate and support the 5S process daily. Other duties assigned as required.
Qualifications & Knowledge Required
Bachelors Degree (BS) in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management or equivalent experience Minimum of two years demonstrated EHS experience in a manufacturing environment OSHA HAZWOPER training 29CFR 1910.120 Knowledgeable in state, federal and local agencies, laws and regulations Aware of OSHA/VOSHA standards Experience in implementing OSHA Standards, developing safety programs and systems is preferred Strong influencing, motivational, and negotiation skills with the ability to interface effectively with all functions, internal and external, of the company Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; effective communication Highly organized to manage multiple projects Problem solving including root cause analysis and corrective action Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage competing requirements Analytical with responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and deadlines Attention to detail and documentation Good communication and interpersonal skills Some understanding of machinery or mechanical aptitude Excellent computer software skills; expert level in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access Incident investigation expertise including Root Cause Analysis or Five Why Analysis Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Positive attitude and ethics aligning with company values
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment and throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility. Exposure to extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of light manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and normal office equipment. No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties. Physical Demands
Be able to lift objects commonly found in offices, up to 20 lbs Able to travel locally occasionally Able to work at a computer for long periods Able to work additional hours as needed (project timelines and workload may require more than 40 hours per week) Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing and speaking English) to perform duties efficiently Able to work full-time, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
Disclaimers This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. #J-18808-Ljbffr