Environmental Health & Safety Leader in Middletown

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Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Leader job for our direct client, a growing manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the Food Flavors & Fragrance industry located in the Middletown, NY area. This is a growth position for an individual with EHS experience who is seeking to be trained and developed into an EHS Manager.

EHS Leader Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the OSHA manual as required and provide new employees with OSHA materials and initial safety training.
• Complete accident reports, perform incident investigations, and maintain OSHA logs and yearly summaries of work-related injuries.
• Generate, maintain, and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the facility.
• Implement and maintain the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Fire Prevention programs; conduct fire drills and regular safety inspections.
• Conduct air sampling as required and survey the workplace for potential exposure risks.
• Perform fork truck training and certification for employees and manage the Hot Work Permit program.
• Conduct quarterly facility safety inspections and work with supervisors to issue corrective action work orders.
• Manage hazardous waste documentation, monthly waste pickups, and ensure all regulatory manifests and files are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain compliance with air permits, wastewater discharge regulations, and stormwater pollution prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, IMO, and IATA shipping regulations and oversee required training for shipping and receiving personnel.
• Develop and maintain waste minimization and spill response programs, ensuring proper spill materials and training are in place.
• Prepare and file Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reports and maintain compliance with DEA regulations.
• Perform quarterly Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits.
• Coordinate and escort OSHA, DEC, DEA, and other federal, state, or local inspectors during facility audits and inspections.

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Workplace Health, or a related field ; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS or a related field.
• Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
• Motivated to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibilities within the organization.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community.  Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to , genetic information, , , , , , veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com

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