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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!\nTHE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:\nAre you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and have a passion for compliance? As an Associate EHS Specialist you will support the EHS Team in Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems while providing support and ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures. You will play a significant role in implementing initiatives as instructed that meet or exceed Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements. Join us and make a real impact!\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nThe below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.\nMetrics and Documentation: This role supports the location EHS team to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards. You will provide assistance as requested for the location’s ISO certification management teams, process safety teams, and documentation control requirements and collaborate with appropriate parties to identify issues and ensure completion in a timely manner. In addition, you will support applications for environmental permits to agencies as requested to prevent a lapse in coverage.\n\nManagement Systems: You will provide support of the location’s environmental programs including, but not limited to asbestos O&M; Risk Management Plan (RMP), emergency response, EPCRA; hazardous waste; waste/wastewater operations; chemical handling; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Support Plan (SW3P); air compliance/air permits; and new chemical approval.\n\nCompliance: You will be accountable for ensuring compliance of the Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system and environmental permits as plans such as wastewater permit, air permit, stormwater permit, and SPCC plan. You will also ensure Smithfield requirements in the Site Security Plan are following including proper coordination with site/corporate management.\n\nSolutions: You will review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion, including tracking and closure of identified action items and participate in claim reviews as requested.\n\nTraining: You will support training for production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits, and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards. Training will be completed in a timely manner to any prescribed deadlines.\n\nKey Performance Indicators: Your responsibility includes gathering and tracking EHS Key Performance Indicators as requested including, but not limited to the number of OSHA/Environmental violations and associated fines and penalties, incident rates, employee turnover rate, number of incidents, costs and number of workers compensation claims, and PSM/ECAP/SIPS/ISO/Regulatory audit results.\n\nWHAT WE'RE SEEKING:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.\n\nCompany will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.\n\nSeasoned at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.\n\nAccustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.\n\nOccasional travel involved to collaborate with others.\n\nOTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:\nProficiency in Microsoft office, internet utilization and computer skills.\n\nStrong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.\n\nFundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.\n\nAbility to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive environment.\n\nAbility to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:\nThe plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non- weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.\n\nNoise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.\n\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\n\nIndoor and outdoor work environments.\n\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.\n\nFrequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.\n\nWork alternate shifts and some weekends.\n\nIndSPR-Ops\n\nRelocation Package Available\n\nYes\n\nEEO Information\nSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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