What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Holcim Building Envelope?
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EHS Specialist
WHO IS HOLCIM?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
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.
- Administer comprehensive OSHA Compliance Programs through Management Leadership &
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
- Monitor all Health and Safety policies, practices and processes to determine efficiency and
- Drive the operational implementation of Health and Safety strategies and initiatives in a way
Unit goals.
- Maintain an effective system for identifying, reporting, investigating, tracking, and trending
- Implement Health and Safety audit processes to assess regulatory compliance, identify
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
- 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
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors/University Degree in the field of Engineering, Environmental Science,
- 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
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment, demonstrating initiative and self-
- 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
organization.
- Ability to comprehend law and regulation and judicial and regulatory interpretations of law
relative to the business.
- Strong oral/written communication skills with ability to be precise and direct in
- 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
- 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
- Experience managing others in multiple geographies preferred.
Physical Requirements
Job requires 50% travel.
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.
Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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