Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Department: EH & S
Work Location: Panama City, FL
Reports To: Manager, Safety & Environmental
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


About CMI
CMI is an ISO 9001-certified company that manufactures distribution transformers and transformer components. For 40+ years, it has led the industry with innovative products that improve the quality and reliability of electrical power equipment. In the mid-1980s, CMI was the first to introduce thermoplastic primary and secondary bushings to the transformer industry. The success of these bushings led to a complete transformation of these products utilizing advanced thermoplastic technology.


Responsibilities

• Promote safety as a continuous improvement program and ensure employees are constantly committed to this process.
• Maintain continuous oversight of all workplace environmental and safety programs, including accident investigations, recordkeeping, compliance assurance, OSHA logs, and facilities corrective action lists.
• Facilitate safety training and learning programs for employee and management development and regulatory compliance.
• Ongoing audit and inspection of operations and preparation and coordination of solutions for compliance with safety and environmental concerns.
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented.
• Recommend measures to help protect people from hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist the EHS Manager with the execution of environmental and safety-related programs and initiatives.
• Participate in project management to ensure new equipment, layouts, and other improvements meet safety and 5S standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety, environmental science, or other relevant technical degree, and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and teams to lead EHS initiatives.
• Attention to detail while managing multiple projects and prioritizing work.
• Ability to cooperate with various departments, regulatory agencies, and local government.
• Knowledge of corporate ESG efforts and processes preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to find solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Lifting: Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Environment: Work in a facility with loud noise, extreme temperatures, and environmental stressors.
• Physical Activities: Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach, and grasp as needed.
• PPE: Wear the required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe footwear.
• Dexterity and Vision: Manual dexterity and specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).
• Stamina: Stand for long shifts.
• Skills: Effective communication, basic math skills, and teamwork.
• Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and address hazards.

Benefits:

• 401(k), Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Life insurance, Professional development assistance, and Retirement plan.