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Kokosing EHS Specialist - Kokosing in Fredericktown, Ohio
Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.
Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities, along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.
For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.
With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Summary:
This is a job of moderate complexity requiring the ability to work and act both independently and under the direction of Senior EH&S Management.
The EH&S specialist will assist the Kokosing Group of Companies, providing Environmental Services.
The EH&S Specialist is responsible for performing tasks associated with maintaining compliance with applicable environmental regulations, recognize safety concerns and at-risk behaviors while in the field, understanding industrial hygiene principles and practices, and assisting in the development and growth of the sustainability program.
Responsibilities:
* Environmental*
- Help create, educate, and perform environmental inspections to include but not limited to:
- Industrial Storm Water and Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWP3)
- Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Controls (SPCC) plan site inspections and Audits
- State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) Reporting Inspections and Audits
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Material/Universal Waste
- Permit compliance and evaluations
- Provide guidance, direction, and coaching to the jobsites on environmental issues.
- Assist in the preparation and documentation of environmental reports for compliance
- Assist in training and education of the work force to improve the growth and development of the environmental program and our team members
- Provide feedback to improve the growth and development of the environmental program
- Take an active role in laboratory analysis, emissions testing, and field observations
- Ability to work non-standard hours and weekends as well as travel when necessary
- Participate or attend environmental conferences or seminars to continue individual education
* Sustainability*
- Assist in developing and implementing sustainability plans and initiatives for the various companies.
- Serve as internal leader on emerging trends, frameworks, industry benchmarks, and issues in the construction industry.
* Industrial Hygiene*
- Be Knowledgeable in industrial hygiene practices and procedures.
- Understand when environmental impacts require additional safety and industrial hygiene practices.
- Provide jobsite support for analytic analysis and understanding of environmental and industrial hygiene needs and practices.
* Safety*
Observe and enforce company safety standards as part of IH and Environmental duties. Understand the safety hazards associated with the installation and implementation of environmental BMP (best management practices)
Be a leader in the field and understand when to speak up/stop work due to safety or environmental concer