EHS Specialist

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

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The EHS Specialist is responsible for coordinating facility activities relating to the Environmental Health & Safety and Security. This position is responsible for development and administration of plant safety and environmental policies to ensure compliance with Tenneco, local, state, and federal regulations. This position is also responsible for administration and maintenance of the Plymouth Technical Centers EHS Management System to assure compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The EHS Specialist will work with other supervisors and Human Resources to create, maintain and improve safety systems, programs and training in the facility. The EHS Specialist is responsible for forecasting and coordinating the operating and capital expenses related to this function.

This role is in-person and based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure PTC is meeting all EHS KPIs. Provide PT Leadership with updates on KPI progress and improvement.
• Abilty to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the EH&S Leader in addition to managing waste/chemical disposals, leading safety committee, coordinating/ adnminstering safety trainings, overseeing facilities emergency response teams and updating procedures, and other duties based on business need.
• Manage the development and administration of facility safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Tenneco, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Implement facility Management System and policies.
• Serve as facility lead for local, state, and federal audits (EGLE, EPA, MI/OSHA, NRC, LARA).
• Lead the machine safety program, in accordance with the Quality Standards for all legacy, modified and new machinery.
• Provide full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program, including Powertrain Safety Pledge, Cardinal Rules and PSIFs. Expand opportunities for psychological and physical safety in the workplace. Key efforts include: providing PPE, addressing individual concerns, providing general awareness in subjects such as injury avoidance, physical and mental health, and assisting in decision-making for routine and non-routine tasks.
• Lead the investigation of all fires, chemical spills, gas releases, injuries, near-misses and employee concerns.
• Manage the Machine Radiation Safety program and Radioactive Material Safety Program
• Manage the Underground Storage Tank System.
• Manage the Industrial Hygiene Program.
• Analyze risk assessments and make business decisions regarding safety.
• Lead and assist in the development of capital projects to meet business strategies and corporate goals while ensuring safety and compliance. Lead teams to achieve project goals. Manage budget and all project details. Projects include but are not limited to infrastructure changes and new testing capabilities (safely advancing internal combustion engine and general transportation initiatives).
• Support facility contracts related to EHS (i.e., security).
• Complete corporate second party audits and support local plants as needed.

Qualifications:

At Tenneco, it's not just about experience; it's about mindset, and we're looking for someone with:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, EHS required and/or bachelor's degree with certified Environmental Health & Safety certificate

Skills:

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  • Strong analytical ability
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  
  
  
  

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