EHS Specialist

Job Purpose
The EHS Specialist position works with the EHSS Department management to assist in directing
and coordinating all safety and health related activities for Holcim. The position will work
directly with the Senior H&S Manager in the development and implementation of corporate H&S
programs to prevent occupational injury/illness losses and minimize future liabilities through
evaluating risks and establishing appropriate loss control/reduction activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive OSHA Compliance Programs through Management Leadership &

          Teammate Involvement, Worksite Analysis, Hazard Prevention and Control, and
          Environmental Health and Safety Training

• Model behaviors consistent with a target of zero incidents.
• Engage, communicate, and influence others across the region to develop a culture of safety

           excellence and continuous improvement.

• Monitor all Health and Safety policies, practices and processes to determine efficiency and

           effectiveness and recommend improvements to achieve desired results.

• Drive the operational implementation of Health and Safety strategies and initiatives in a way

           that builds a culture of compliance, performance and reputation and supports the Business
           Unit goals.

• Maintain an effective system for identifying, reporting, investigating, tracking, and trending

           incidents and taking action to ensure appropriate countermeasures are implemented.

• Implement Health and Safety audit processes to assess regulatory compliance, identify

           deficiencies and ensure collaboration with operating facilities to proactively resolve gaps and
           identify action plans.

• Serve as Health and Safety Subject Matter Expert and coach others.
• Provides guidance on regulatory/legislative matters (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA) and

           oversee government compliance inspections and activities.

• Develop local written programs, procedures and policies to ensure compliance.
• Development and oversight of comprehensive Industrial Hygiene monitoring program.
• Ensure implementation of the people security program and associated activities.
• Coordinate with Communication and Legal departments regarding stakeholder and public

           messaging.

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in

           all work environments and areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/University Degree in the field of Engineering, Environmental Science,

           Occupational Health or Related Technical Discipline. Master’s degree preferred

• At least 2 years safety and health experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to work in an open and consultative

           manner with others.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment, demonstrating initiative and self-

           motivation.

• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
• Demonstrates sound business judgment and the ability to grasp the complexities of a large

           business organization and the application of legal and regulatory requirements to the
           organization.

• Ability to comprehend law and regulation and judicial and regulatory interpretations of law

           and regulation, with the advice of company counsel, and to develop appropriate policies
           relative to the business.

• Strong oral/written communication skills with ability to be precise and direct in

           communicating to larger and smaller groups.

• Excellent written and verbal (formal and informal) communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and work in a cooperative manner with a range of individuals at

           all levels and within all functions and to effectively build strong teams.

• Effective and demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• High energy level and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• H&S related licenses, certifications and/or membership in EHS&S professional associations

           desired. ASP/CSP preferred.

• Experience managing others in multiple geographies preferred.

Physical Requirements
Job requires 50% travel.