SHE Specialist

This position supports the safety, health, and environmental programs of a canola crush processing plant. The primary function is to ensure that all facets of the operation adhere to all components of the plant’s LDC SH&E Program and are being conducted in compliance with all applicable local, provincial, and federal environmental and safety rules, laws and regulations. This position promotes SH&E leadership, keeps all levels of plant management actively involved in the SH&E Program and ensures operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally protective manner. This position works with minimal direct supervision, must be self-motivated and detail oriented.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain the LDC SH&E Program and written safety, health & environmental programs. Ensure continual compliance with those programs.
• Develop and provide training to plant employees on safety, health & environmental topics and procedures.
• Analysis Incidents/Accidents events to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct audits of the facility to ensure operations meet safety, health & environmental requirements.
• Ensure that site environmental permits are current and accurate, and all requirements are met on a continual basis.
• Prepare and submit safety and environmental regulatory reports as required. Ensure accuracy of records kept and reports prior to submission.
• Available off hours for alarms and emergencies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Understand, apply and maintain compliance with all applicable local, provincial and federal environmental and safety regulations and monitor for new and revised regulations applicable to the plant.
• Monitor, measure and report safety, health & environmental performance. Develop trend analyses and implement strategies for improvement.
• Assist with the development and implementation of site security, DOT, drug and alcohol, and worker health programs and requirements.
• Develop annual pollution prevention and sustainability goals and targets for the plant and plans to achieve those goals.

EXPERIENCE

• A combination of 3-5 years in the construction field of direct experience in safety; occupational health and environmental compliance.
• Experience working in the biofuels or chemical processing industry is preferred.

SKILLS
The following are the basic qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the facility (e.g., CCOHS, MOE).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word).
• Ability to work in a setting that may contain adverse weather conditions and environmental conditions typical of an agricultural commodity and chemical processing plant.
• Must be computer literate and willing to upgrade skills.
• Ability to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

LANGUAGES

• English (Basic)

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in a related discipline
• NCSO designation or working towards
• Trained in GHS, WAH, Confined Space and First aid.