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Title:                    Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Rep            
Position Type:     Direct Hire 
Location:             California
Reports to:          Plant Manager
Status:                Exempt

Job Summary:  
PIC Group has a solid career opportunity for a well qualified Environmental Health & Safety Representative supporting two biomass facilities in northern California.  The EHS Representative reports directly to the Plant Manager, and will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of environmental, safety and health programs and policies at both facilities. The Environmental Health and Safety Representative will be expected to prioritize work between the two facilities, and should have experience in industrial safety, training, field/site safety auditing, safety project management, and hazard identification and control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Communicate, administer, and maintain existing safety & industrial hygiene programs, policies, and procedures
•    Continuously improve and expand upon existing programs by soliciting feedback from all customers
•    Develop and deliver safety and environmental related reports, training, and presentations
•    Consult with the corporate EH&S Professionals to ensure consistency with company expectations
•    Conduct, monitor and follow up on site safety and environmental assessments
•    Work with project site management to ensure compliance with regulations and consistency with company expectations
•    Develop, implement, and continuously improve industry specific safety and environmental programs
•    Provide leadership and direction in proactive safety related activities

Physical Requirements:
•    Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit
•    Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively
•    Frequently lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to lift/move objects of up to 25 pounds in weight
•    Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
•    climb ladders up to 20 feet in height
•    climb stairs up to 5 flights at a time 
•    wear negative-pressure respirators for up to 4 hours a day
•    perform light work in hot environments up to 100 degrees F for up to 1 hour/day
•    wear protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses or goggles, flame-resistant coveralls, gloves for up to 10 hours/day 
•    work in a noisy environment with hearing protection ability to walk/stand with occasional breaks for up to 7 hours/day; ability to work at heights protected by guardrails and/or personal fall arrest equipment 
•    work in an environment with exposures to magnetic and/or electrical fields, wood dust, coal dust, coke oven emissions, organic vapors, and/or metal fumes all within OSHA limits.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both in a business office setting and at a project site. While working at the project site, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including cold/hot, wet and/or humid conditions, and may work near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. 
•    Employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration (see physical requirements above); the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office but may become loud at the project site.

Job Requirements:
•    Organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
•    Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
•    Working proficiency of Microsoft Office products.
•    Expert knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene regulations
•    Extensive knowledge of electrical regulations and standards is preferred
•    Experience with safety management systems (OHSAS18001, ANSI Z10) is preferred
•    Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Ability to pass a background check to allow authorized access to restricted information and areas as required by federal and/or state regulations
•    Ability to obtain a passport and ability to travel internationally, as necessary
•    Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional (“solid line”) and business leader (“dotted line”), who collaborate on employee issues and decisions, including performance management, compensation, and development

Education / Experience:
•    Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field such as Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, or Industrial Hygiene
•    5+ years of practical experience in the field of safety for heavy industrial or power plant operations (schoolwork, internships, and co-ops are not to be included in the experience calculation)
•    CSP or CIH certification preferred not required
•    Master’s degree preferred not required

At PIC Group, we value our employees and believe in fair compensation that reflects their skills and contributions. The pay scale for this position is carefully determined based on the expected range of base pay, taking into consideration the specific work location. Within this range, employee pay will be determined by a combination of factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and overall performance. As this job posting is available in multiple locations, the expected pay scale may vary depending on the specific geographic area.
 
Compensation Range per year: $108,000 - $138,000
 
We take pride in offering a wide range of exceptional benefits to our valued team members. When you join our team, you'll gain access to top-notch medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, ensuring you and your loved ones receive the healthcare you deserve. Your future matters to us, which is why we provide a robust 401(k) plan, helping you secure financial stability for the years ahead. Embrace a fulfilling career with a company that prioritizes your health, happiness, and growth.
 
Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.