Ehs Specialist

Are you passionate about ensuring workplace safety and promoting employee well-being? We're seeking a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our client's team. Could this be your next move?

Client Details

Our client stands at the forefront of manufacturing quality branded consumable products. Their offerings cater to a diverse array of industries including industrial, consumer, mining, and construction. With manufacturing and office facilities strategically located in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland they are committed to delivering excellence in product quality, customer service, and workplace safety.

Our client believes in the power of a diverse and inclusive workforce. By joining their team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the safety and success of our employees and assets while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Description

As the EHS Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety and compliance within our client's organization. Your responsibilities will encompass the planning, development, and administration of educational and training programs to ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and proactive initiatives to uphold EHS standards across our operations. As a successful candidate, you will have experience working with flammable chemicals, which is an essential criterion for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training: Identify and address EHS training needs across various departments and sites, including Technical and Sales teams.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a strong understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines about chemical manufacturing, engaging with external entities when necessary.
• Non-Conformance Management: Analyse data to identify areas of improvement, assist in developing solutions, and conduct thorough investigations into accidents and non-conformance's.
• Audits & Inspections: Lead audits to ensure compliance with OHS and quality systems, conducting inspections and tests to uphold safety standards.

Profile

The successful candidate will possess:

• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing, particularly in handling, storage, flammable goods, and the transportation of dangerous goods.
• Proven experience with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
• Ability to influence and manage change within a matrix organizational structure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant EHS role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in OH&S management (Chemical Engineering background highly desirable).
• Formal training in internal auditing methodologies.
• Be a hands-on people person with the ability to get the job done.

Job Offer

This opportunity is a full-time position based in the western suburbs of Sydney. The successful candidate will have the flexibility for some interstate travel as required by the business.

To ensure your application is thoroughly reviewed, we ask that you please apply via this job advert and do not email your resume.

Please note: The application process will include a phone screening and video interview with Adecco, followed by 2 rounds of client interviews for applicants that progress to the client interview stage.

Please direct all quesitons via email to vicky.langridge@adecco.com.au

Good luck with your application!