Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the EHS specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring the Cleveland plant complies with local, state, and federal regulations across environmental and health aspects by conducting audits, developing plans, training employees, investigating accidents and incidents, and monitoring potential hazards to maintain a safe workplace.

** Key duties include but not limited to the following:**

****• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs and initiatives that align with the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. Keep abreast of changes in regulations and assess their impact on company operations.

• Design and conduct EHS training programs for employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture. Ensure all employees are aware of EHS policies and procedures.

• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near misses, and environmental incidents. Analyze findings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of workplace practices and environmental compliance. Identify potential hazards and implement appropriate controls.

• Oversee waste management and environmental compliance activities, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records related to EHS activities, including inspections, audits, and compliance reports.

** Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:**

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.

• At least three years of experience in environmental health and safety roles in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments.

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.

• Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).

** Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check, pre-placement physical and pre-employment drug-screen.**

** Must be authorized to work in U.S.**

** Location:** On-site ****

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

** Benefits:**

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, 401K, and Vacation.

Italmatch Chemicals/The Elco Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.