Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Department: EH & S

Work Location: Panama City FL

Reports To: Manager Safety & Environmental

FLSA Status: NonExempt

About CMI

CMI is an ISO 9001certified company that manufactures distribution transformers and transformer components. For 40 years it has led the industry with innovative products that improve the quality and reliability of electrical power equipment. In the mid1980s CMI was the first to introduce thermoplastic primary and secondary bushings to the transformer industry. The success of these bushings led to a complete transformation of these products utilizing advanced thermoplastic technology.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety as a continuous improvement program and ensure employees are constantly committed to this process.
• Maintain continuous oversight of all workplace environmental and safety programs including accident investigations recordkeeping compliance assurance OSHA logs and facilities corrective action lists.
• Facilitate safety training and learning programs for employee and management development and regulatory compliance.
• Ongoing audit and inspection of operations and preparation and coordination of solutions for compliance with safety and environmental concerns.
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented.
• Recommend measures to help protect people from hazardous work methods processes or materials.
• Examine permits licenses applications and records to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist the EHS Manager with the execution of environmental and safetyrelated programs and initiatives.
• Participate in project management to ensure new equipment layouts and other improvements meet safety and 5S standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety environmental science or other relevant technical degree and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and teams to lead EHS initiatives.
• Attention to detail while managing multiple projects and prioritizing work.
• Ability to cooperate with various departments regulatory agencies and local government.
• Knowledge of corporate ESG efforts and processes preferred.
• Selfmotivated and able to work independently to find solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Lifting: Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Environment: Work in a facility with loud noise extreme temperatures and environmental stressors.
• Physical Activities: Sit stand walk bend climb crouch reach and grasp as needed.
• PPE: Wear the required PPE including eye and hearing protection gloves and safety toe footwear.
• Dexterity and Vision: Manual dexterity and specific vision abilities (close distance color peripheral depth perception and focus adjustment).
• Stamina: Stand for long shifts.
• Skills: Effective communication basic math skills and teamwork.
• Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and address hazards.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Health Dental & Vision insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance and Retirement plan.