EHS Specialist II - Security Focus

Job-ID: 15435; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The EHS Specialist 1 – Security Focus will manage all security aspects at all Viega LLC locations, position will be based in the McPherson site.  This individual will ensure that security measures, CCTV, and audit requirements are being met within each required facility. Manage the third-party security services that support Viega LLC. The individual will also manage emergency risks and overall program management of emergency services at Viega LLC. This will include risk assessments, CAPA to address risks identified, and closure of risk profiles for each of the Viega LLC locations.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Security Systems

• Ensures that security third party is performing to the work requirements of the security SOP and post orders
• Ensure that security risks are being logged, tracked, and mitigated at all Viega LLC locations
• Follow hierarchy of controls and risk rating to evaluate the security risks and ensure that Corrective / Preventative Actions (CAPA) are developed to mitigate / eliminate those risks
• Understanding of camera / PTX monitoring system and knowledge of how to pull clips / reports for incident investigations
• Support investigations with conducting documentation, interviews, and determination of root cause
• Understanding of Data Bridge and the trucking system to ensure that Third Party group understands operation, and follows site requirements for truck entry
• Verify that truck / delivery SOP to ensure that only allowed delivery drivers / trucks are entering the site at any time and track the trucks/ delivery drivers as required by SOP
• Coordinate with security contractors to ensure Visitor SOP to ensure that no unauthorized access occurs at any of the Viega LLC locations
• Management of all security aspects including but not limited to visitor/contractor/employee badges, camera locations, tour routes for guards, etc

Health Systems

• Drives and promotes a zero-incident safety culture and employee engagement throughout the business
• Support the implementation of forward thinking EHS structure and management systems through collaboration with management and employee engagement to facilitate year on year risk and operational improvements, targeted at the reduction of harm to our employees, visitors, customers, and the communities we operate within
• Provide technical guidance to management regarding security related issues
• Implements and recommends control measures for exposure to hazardous materials and conditions
• Surveys, compiles, and analyzes data relating to security and safety related issues

Safety Systems

• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures as assigned and updating EHS policies and SOPs for appropriate EHS and security information
• Manages notifications and groups in the Alert media emergency response communication system
• Manages EHS communications on electronic and hard copy boards; promotes effective communication programs to enhance and encourage awareness of EHS & security risks and compliance
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations related to safety & security
• Conducts security audits to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and administered correctly at all Viega LLC locations
• Completes audits of existing EHS systems as well as security systems like CCTV, CTPAT, etc
• Manages and tracks EHS & Security data and analyzes accident data to identify problem areas and develop countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence
• Participates in the Emergency Response Team as an Emergency Coordinator
• Ensures company policies and procedures are followed during regulatory inspections
• Ensures security and confidentiality of documents and data

Organizational Development Systems

• Partners with site teams on the development and updated of Training for new hire orientation and periodic refresher courses
• Develops and manages the security training matrix ensuring all employees have an accurate training plan and the training is delivered and documented
• Manages the safety for the Supply Chain portion of Viega LLC
• This includes fall protection, job safety analysis, risk assessments, and other safety programs as needed to ensure employees are safe during work operations

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Special Job Dimensions

Will be required to travel up to 35% of the time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Security experience within a multi-site operation
• Ability to lead a team and hold members accountable
• Ability to develop, train, and coach security members in requirements of positions / post orders
• Ability to develop risk assessments for both security as well as emergency scenarios and develop CAPA actions to address risks to acceptable levels
• Ability in safety aspects or to learn safety aspects of the Distribution Centers and be main point of contact for EHS related items
• Knowledge of CCTV systems and operation of them
• Knowledge of security sweep development, rotation, and implementation
• Ability to manage relationships with external authorities (Sheriff, county police, etc.) in all locations that Viega LLC operates

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High school diploma +5 years experience
• Associates Degree +3 years experience
• Bachelors Degree +1 year experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Christopher Welsh  -  Christopher.Welsh@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9019