Regional EHS Specialist

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Identify,evaluate,andanalyzeworkenvironments to create and manage programsandprocedures thateliminate or control workplace hazards while helping to build a proactive safety culture. Will conduct and drive safety training, audits, policies, procedures, and safety culture initiatives for front-line leadership and line staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teammembermust be able towork in ateamorientedandsafetyconsciousenvironment.Responsible for driving safety at the site level for all locations in the North Eastern node
• Identifyhazardousconditionsandpractices. Identifypotentialhazards inexistingequipment,machinery,facilities, orprocesses while partnering with key stakeholders to drive risk reduction and finding closures
• Developsandhelpenforce aplan toeliminatehazards,conductingtrainingsessions formanagement, supervisors,andworkersonhealthandsafetypracticesandregulations,asnecessary
• Inspectandtestmachineryandequipment,suchas liftingdevices,machineshields, orscaffolding,to ensuretheymeetappropriatesafetyregulations
• Monitorspersonalprotectiveequipmentuse inworkplaces to ensure compliance withregulations and expectations
• Communicatewithworkersand front-line supervision to drive a proactive safety culture through positive behavior recognition, while using key safety tools to improve site safety awareness, culture, and communications
• Ifa safety incidentoccurs,investigatepossible root cause make corrective action recommendations
• Analyzesdataandpreparesreports forHealthandSafetyMetrics toinclude:SiteScorecard, Trend Analysis, Observations &Behaviors,uses thedata toprovideLeading &LaggingIndicatorsReports
• Developsoccupationalhealthandsafetysystems; includingpolicies,procedures,andmanuals
• Documentsafetyinspections,citingdangerousareas/proceduresandrecommendingcorrective procedures.  Makes recommendations on appropriate PPE and safety equipment inventory at sites
• Performsafetyaudits, visits, projects, and deliverables. Recognize and reinforce positive behaviors
• Ordersuspension ofactivitiesthatposethreats toworkershealthandsafety
• Mustmaintain aconsistentandgoodattendancerecord inaccordancewithCompanypolicy
• Must maintain positive customer and employee relations
• Supportsand manages theCaseManagement ofoccupationalinjuries.Report tomanagement on thestatus ofoccupationalhealthandsafetyprograms

TRAVEL:

• Regular travel is required and will be based primarily throughout the greater New England region
• Average time spent traveling will likelyexceed 50% and be based on business needs

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Managessafetytrainingandeducationprograms;demonstrate theuse ofsafetyequipment
• Facilitates newemployeehealthandsafetyorientationsandmanages/develops thematerial forthese trainingclasses
• Has the ability to fillin for theSafety Manager and/or Director intimes ofneed; Consultationwith customer, physicians, work comp personnel & legal may berequired
• Prepareandcalibratescientificequipment inordertomeasureandcontrolhazardoussubstances, orconditionssuchasnoise orradiationlevels
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner

EDUCATION:

Possess a college degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management or similar field and OSHA30-hour Contractor Safety Course completion and/or OSHA30-hourGeneralIndustry Safety Course.

EXPERIENCE:

Possess aminimum of threeyears’ experience in the industrialmaintenance, distribution, manufacturing, orconstructionfields;Demonstrates proficiencyin creating /working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by anemployee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming theduties of this job, theemployee isregularlyrequired tostand forlongperiods oftime,ability to ascendstairs, and work fromelevatedareas. This role requiresbut is not limited tohandlingandlifting,manualdexterity,andcoordinationsufficient tooperatebasictools.  Theemployee isfrequentlyrequired tostand,stoop,kneel,crouch, orcrawlandcommunicate effectively.  Must also have the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperforming theduties of this job, theemployee isfrequentlyexposed tomovingmechanicalparts;high,precariousplaces; risk ofelectricalshock andvibration. Theemployee isoccasionallyexposedtoextremeheatandextremecold,wetand/orhumid conditions.Thenoiselevel in theworkenvironment isusuallyvery loud.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.