EHS Specialist

The Fountain Group is hiring an EHS Specialist for a hybrid role based in Schaumburg, IL, with support to satellite sites in North America. The position involves ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, conducting audits, training, and responding to emergencies. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of EHS experience. The role offers a pay rate of $35 - $38 per hour and is a 12-month contract that may become permanent.
located in Plantation, FL 33322 (Hybrid).

Details for the position are as follows:
• Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40hrs./week (Hybrid)
• Pay Rate: $35 - 38/Hour (w2, Biweekly)
• 12 Month Contract to Start, Temp to Perm based on performance
• LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY! (Florida, USA)

Job Description:
• The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Department is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our associates, minimizing the EHS impact of their activities and complying with all applicable environmental, safety and industrial hygiene regulations.
• Provide EHS support to Plantation, plus remote support to satellite sites within North America.
• Assist with EHS audits and assessments.
• Maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable EHS legal and other requirements.
• Maintain the MSI and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the MSIs' global recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform and document accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training to identified target audience, track training and maintain training records.
• Respond to site emergencies including, but not limited to accidents/incidents, fires, floods, chemical spills, severe weather, etc.
• Perform and document workplace ergonomic assessments.
• Support safety and emergency response teams, including quarterly meetings and performing drills.
• Perform and document EHS safety and housekeeping inspections and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented for identified non-compliances.
• Perform and document risk and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) assessments and implement controls.
• Conduct machine guarding assessments and ensure all machines are properly guarded.
• Ensure all equipment with multiple sources of energy have LOTO procedures in place.
• Perform basic IH monitoring, i.e. noise, ventilation, ionizing radiation, LASERS, RF, etc. and contract with approved outside consultant/vendor as applicable for other IH monitoring needs.
• Coordinate collection and disposal of hazardous materials (i.e. chemical waste, batteries).
• Interact with other functions, including, but not limited to: Operations Management, Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Human Resources, Security, etc. to promote safe, healthful and environmentally conscious work practices.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree, Minimum Required
• 3+ Years of EHS Experience, Pharma/Med Device Manufacturing is a Plus
• Experience working within Google or Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with LOTO, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, waste disposal, risk and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) assessments, OSHA recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of local EHS requirements (e.g. OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, etc.).
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Spanish is a plus.