Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Safety Focus)

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Science) with a minimum 2 years of demonstrated EH&S work experience; OR a minimum of 4 years demonstrated EH&S work experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience interpreting OSHA regulations and consensus standards
• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, or laboratory environment
• Demonstrated success using process/equipment hazard risk analysis tools for identifying, assessing, controlling EH&S risk, as well as, influencing practical and effective risk-reduction solutions
• Knowledge of chemical & physical hazards and the ability to communicate associated risks to a broad population of Associates
• Organizational priority-setting skills, attention to detail, follow-through, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills including incident investigation and root cause analysis, as well as identification, prioritization, development, and implementation of appropriate controls and corrective/preventive actions
• Ability to build consensus and influence a diverse group of Associates, especially regarding design and operation
• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, actively engage, and partner with manufacturing and technical Associates, to drive completion of multiple projects and priorities with competing resources needs
• Ability to work non-standard hours on occasion, if needed, and travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications: 

• Certification or degree in a Safety-related discipline, such as a CSP or Equivalent / Certification recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Knowledge of EH&S management systems & software (e.g. ISO 14001 & ISO 45001), related consensus standards, and industry best practices
• Experience with Facilities, Maintenance, and/or Equipment Design / Prevention through Design

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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