EHS Specialist Intern
Homer City, PA 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job/Internship Description

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

This position functions within the EHS Group and is responsible for approximately 140 non-union employees. Position is one of high visibility among corporate and site managers and employees. Solid management/employee relations' skills a key element along with the ability to interface with all levels of corporate and site management.

Key Job Responsibilities

* Lead the implementation and refinement of EHS initiatives, best practices and policies to ensure safe working conditions and sound environmental practices for the Homer City Operations
* Communicate, partner and discuss with Operations management performance objectives and compliance issues as needed
* Drive continuous improvement of the EHS performance for the Operations.
* Guide Operation pollution prevention and waste minimization efforts in reducing the overall cost in facility waste management
* Direct Operation in achieving overall facility compliance and place focus on moving beyond compliance
* EHS resource for manufacturing / warehousing operation providing support and coverage over three shifts.
* Champion the organizations EHS Policies, Procedures and Best Practices
* Assist in coordinating industrial hygiene exposure monitoring. Act as liaison between supervision and personnel for monitoring results, recommendations and control strategies / recommendations.
* Interface with supervision, managers and hourly employees regarding all EHS matters.
* Provide all EHS regulatory training.
* Monitor all Injury and Illness incidents (recordability, restricted and/or lost workday classifications) and assist with the operations with Worker's Compensation management efforts to effectively drive continuous improvement.
* Assist with facility incident investigations and return to work programs.
* Work with Environmental Manager and Regional Manager to ensure environmental compliance with solid and hazardous waste, air emissions, and water quality regulatory requirements, and drive pollution prevention initiatives that help reduce operating costs.
* Monitor Contractor Safety programs and compliance
* Participate in facility EHS committee's meetings.
* Assist supervision in the development of Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA's).
* Work with site operations and regional EHS manager on development of annual improvement planning
* Maintain facility SDS and EHS management databases.
* Support operations with OSHA, EPA, DOT and state regulatory agencies and inspectors as needed.
* Assist Operations with EHS recordkeeping and data management.
* Assist facility in EHS compliance and program audits and provide instruction and assistance to operational management on successful closure of recommendations and finding.

Qualifications/Requirements

B.S. Degree in Safety, Environmental Management or equivalent;
* Knowledge of USA regulations per EPS, OSHA, DOT and MSHA;
* Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Laws;
* Mining experience helpful but not required;
* Knowledge of hazardous materials and emergency response organization;
* Able to develop and deliver EHS training to facility management and employees;
* Excellent leadership, program and project management and communication skills.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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