Job Details

MECO is a world leader in the engineering and manufacturing of water purification solutions for industrial, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, military, and food and beverage enterprises. This legacy of leadership is the result of our commitment to the highest quality of products and services in everything we do.

We are seeking aEHS Specialist for our Mandeville, LA office.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports company KPI's and updates the company's sustainability database system at the frequency required
• Implements, manages, and monitors safety programs and environmental, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM, ASME, LADEQ and EPA and other applicable requirements
• Assesses the organization's risk within procedures, facilities, and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions are providing recommendations for improvement
• Ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures
• Collects data and reports on all EHS incidents
• Promotes injury/illness risk reduction, fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, and other EHS related activities
• Monitors and inspect workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable Environmental, Health & Safety regulations
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace risk involving injuries, illness, property damage and harm to the environment
• Conducts required employee training on applicable EHS standards pertinent to employee and contractor job tasks including but not limited to new hire EHS orientation, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, forklift operator, aerial lift operator, overhead crane, permit-required confined space entry, etc.
• Inspects MECO property and equipment such as facility buildings, outfalls, ponds, drains, lifting devices, rigging, ladders, step stools, fire extinguishers, eyewash/safety showers, first aid cabinets, AEDs, trauma bags, etc. and calibrates atmospheric testing meters; recommends replacements when needed
• Investigates accidents and incidents on MECO owned/leased property
• Assist environmental contractor with periodic and regulatory water sampling
• Assist and evaluate the various work permits and JSA's with employees and contractors
• Supports the EHS committee and organizes EHS events
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in professional-level English is essential
• 5 years of qualified experienceorbachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, natural science, and resource management required
• Knowledge of CFR 1910/1929 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and possesses the ability to interpret them to front-line supervisors, employees, contractors, and visitors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct effective training and organized meetings
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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Candidate must submit a resume when applying.

MECO is an EEO employer: Male / Female / Vet / Disability and participates in E-Verify. We verify education, prior employment and conduct background check, and require pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Certain positions may also require a physical. No verifications, d/a screening or physical will be required until an offer is accepted.