Environmental Health & Safety Analyst

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith/ Johnson City TN

A. O. Smith Corporation, founded in 1874, is a $3.5 billion publicly traded global water technology leader (NYSE: AOS) with over 12,000 employees globally.  We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and best-known brands of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers, as well as a global leader in the manufacturing of water treatment systems for household and light commercial applications.  Our Johnson City location in Eastern Tennessee is home to approximately 1000 employees on our Manufacturing and Engineering teams for Residential Water Heaters, a product category in which we have #1 market share - nearly 40% of homes with a water heater have an A. O. Smith brand.

Primary Function

The Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Engineer will implement, oversee, and adapt policies and programs to improve the organization's EHSS performance. This position is responsible for providing leadership by developing strategies for effective environmental, health, safety, and security programs for multiple locations in the Eastern Tennessee Region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local permits
• Manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
• Manage solid wastes (hazardous, non-hazardous, special, universal, electronic) including collection, storage, disposal and recycling
• Responsible for all environmental annual compliance reporting and payments (Hazardous Waste Generator Report, Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory)
• Prepare and report data on waste generation and utility consumption
• Oversee all facility industrial wastewater treatment activities (operations, compliance, reporting functions)
• Drive ISO-based management platform and reporting tools
• Perform routine tasks such as contractor safety management, incident investigations and workplace safety observations
• Collaborate with Engineering / Maintenance to ensure proper management of change
• Engage cross-functional teams to prioritize risk and develop mitigation plans
• Identify, develop and conduct required EHSS trainings
• Assist in the compliance of all Department of Homeland Security obligations (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards & Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety/ Environmental related field strongly preferred
• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making skills
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state, and local laws and standards. (US EPA, TDEC, DOT, TOSHA, DHS, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations to ensure compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• ISO 14001 and 45001 experience.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.