EHS Specialist

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home.

BASIC FUNCTION

This individual will support the EHS team in environmental, health, and safety functions to achieve a best-in-class Safety Management System.

JOB DUTIES

Overall site safety through the implementation of best-in-class safety programs, safety infrastructure, and safety training for all employees.

Plan, Schedule, and Administer training for annual requirements such as BBP, Hazcom, SAA, LO/TO, Fire extinguisher, Respiratory fit testing, Confined Space, HAZWOPER/RCRA, and other best practice safety trainings.

Prepare and distribute educational materials on the Division’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Facilitate reporting of observations and incidents.

Conduct incident investigations and identify root causes.

Audit facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Conduct inspections and tests planned to provide familiarity with company operations, specific safety and health issues, regulations, and company practices.

Collect and analyze site data to identify problem areas. Assist Division Leaders in developing solutions.

Manage waste program for plant, including sorting, labeling, creating necessary documentation, inspecting, and material movement.

Maintain Emergency Response System (fire drills, tornado drills, etc.).

Additional job activities may be required by the Department.

3-5 years of work experience in specialty chemical field and/or Manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of safety & environmental reporting regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, DHS), inspection procedures, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques, and EHS education and training.

Knowledge of SPCC, SWPPP, TRI, SERC-Tier II, Hazardous Waste, plans, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Knowledge of HIPPA requirements as this position will have access to pertinent, confidential information necessary to perform the job functions.

Self-starter with initiative, follow through, curiosity and a desire to learn.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of an organization.

Computer literate and excellent organization and time management skills.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.