Think Beyond The Label Jobs

As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will support Uponor s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs across all UNA locations and departments. In conjunction with EHS engineer(s) and other staff, this position is responsible for the successful, professional, and timely completion of more basic EHS tasks such as accident investigations, coordinating hazardous waste and other environmental activities, conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections, conducting training, leading or attending meetings of safety committees and other groups, and assisting with emergency planning, such as emergency drills. This role will provide support to UNA s appropriate management systems; supporting Uponor s commitment to workplace safety, sustainability and protecting the environment are key aspects of this position. This Onsite (M-F 8am-4:30pm) position reports to the EHS Manager. The ideal candidate will be located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with periodic onsite work at our North American manufacturing headquarters in Apple Valley, MN. What will you do? -Administers Environmental Health and Safety programs including; Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication/Right to Know, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Lone Worker, etc. -Plans, carries out, and documents safety inspections, audits, and evaluations including; safety inspections, basic industrial hygiene evaluations (heat, noise and Carbon Monoxide), ergonomic evaluations, Job Safety Analysis, permit-required confined space evaluations, chalk circle observations, PPE hazard assessments, etc. -Develops and conducts effective health and safety training especially New Employee Orientation and Powered Industrial Truck, but also including Employee Right to Know, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc. Ensures proper documentation of training. -Investigates incidents and near misses to identify root causes and methods to prevent reoccurrences. Ensures proper documentation and follow up. -Leads or assists in leading groups such as safety committees, safety sub-committees, and Emergency Response Teams. Leads or attends periodic meetings and records minutes. Coordinates group activities such as emergency drills, inspections, and training. -Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.