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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
East Hartford, CT 06118 US
Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Hartford, CT
Direct hire
*Compensation and benefits detailed below
Responsibilities
- Oversee workplace health and safety through implementation of safety programs and initiatives
- Collaborate with management regarding health, safety, and ergonomic issues
- Analyze current initiatives and procedures and recommend, develop, and implement corrective measures
- Lead EHS committee
- Investigate EHS incidents, determine cause, and prevent future incidents
- Document incidents and compile incident reports
- Ensure work areas and equipment meet OSHA compliance standards
- Develop and execute EHS orientation programs and workshops
- Ensure accessibility of safety equipment and supplies
- Keeping up-to-date with federal and state EHS regulations
- Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field
- 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or other industrial environment
- Understanding of ISO 14000 and 45001
- Employee relation skills
- MS Office – Work and Outlook
- Ability to interact with employees of all level
- $80-100k, depending on experience
- Eligible for benefits upon permanent hire by our client – medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off for sick and vacation days, and 401(k) employer match
Meet Your Recruiter
Colin Paterson
Vice President, Accounting & Finance and Office Services
Colin Paterson has over 6 years of experience in the staffing industry and leads our Office Support team here at J. Morrissey. He primarily focuses on temporary placements of office and financial professional across all industries.
Prior to joining J. Morrissey, Colin was a Contracts and Recruiting Manager at a national recruiting and staffing firm where he led a team of recruiters focusing on sourcing and filling skilled positions across manufacturing, engineering and distribution industries. While there he learned various management styles, industry trends, sales techniques and situational leadership skills.
Colin is actively involved with Quinnipiac Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bristol Continuing Education, and the Central Connecticut State University Alumni Association. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Central Connecticut State University. His recruiting and staffing industry knowledge enables him to communicate effectively with his candidates and clients to ensure good matches on both sides.