Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling and the provision of circular solutions for technology. Employing over 4,000 employees globally, the company operates more than 155 facilities across key regions like the United States, Australia and New Zealand. We supply recycled and re-purposed raw material products and components to our customers, strengthening their supply chains with competitive, high-quality inputs, while enabling them to reduce the energy and emissions intensity of their products and services.

Through our work at Sims, recycling of ferrous metals like steel as well as non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper, we play a critical role in enabling sovereign metal manufacturing by strengthening domestic supply chains and contributing to building the cities and infrastructure of tomorrow.

Purpose of Role

To advise, coach, and mentor site supervision and leadership, providing upskilling to increase understanding and quality of EHS deliverables, continuous improvement, and oversight of performance. To guide in critical risk incident management and investigation, inspection and training oversight, and drive consistent EHS-related communications through site leadership and supervisor engagement. Provide support and administrative EHS assistance to an operational unit or function in delivering against Sims EHS policy, strategy, and plans.

Sims Metal, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization with excellent company culture, and fantastic people to work with is currently looking to hire an experienced EHS professional. We are in search of an EHS Professional with the ability to direct a successful EHS program for our NY/NJ locations. A typical schedule includes working in our Claremont, NJ facility 70-80% of the time. Other time spent includes occasional travel to the Bronx, Queens, and Port Newark as needed.

• Support the implementation and operational understanding of EHS policy, standards, and processes.
• Partner with front-line supervisors and workers to understand how work is done and how variability and context impact safe operations.
• Work with operations on the effective use of EHS tools such as Risk Assessment and Critical Control Verification.
• Assist front-line teams as they identify and manage risk.
• Provide improvement guidance and support corrective action development and continuous improvement opportunities and recording findings/actions in the data management system.
• Participate in daily safety talks, discussing site hazards and risks, and facilitating the use of the data management system.
• Support the investigation of significant EHS non-conformances or incidents and identify and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide insight on process hazards, Safe Work Procedures, and Job Safety Analysis.
• Provide feedback to supervision on EHS related communications and opportunities to improve.
• Assist with implementation and understanding of EHS Standard requirements.
• Support the facilitation of site led EHS training.
• Take part in and provide support to local EHS committees.
• Support the management of workers’ compensation, injury management, and return-to-work and rehabilitation police and processes, where required.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all EHS policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork.
• Support measures designed to manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to the job.
• Support training and performance-management initiatives.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)
• # Inspections (General and Critical Control Verification for Operations and EHS personnel
• # of EHS training delivered and completed
• # inspections and # corrective actions implemented and completed
• # of critical risk incidents
• # of reported incidents/accidents
• # of lost time incidents

Experience / Qualifications Required

• Studying for or obtained bachelor’s degree, EHS related certifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Up to 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment, working on Health, Safety and/or Environment or similar such as Workers Compensation or Occupational Hygiene
• Supervisory and training experience relating to job performance and safety on the job, preferred.
• May include technical and/or professional certifications.
• Experience in recycling, or related industrial industries preferred

Skills

• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals at multiple levels
• Ability to manage change and adapt to ensure continual success
• Self-starter with a high level of resilience and ability to work independently with limited direction
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

Sims Limited is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. The company does not discriminate regarding race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

If you are passionate about and eager to make a difference in the recycling industry, we invite you to apply today and help us secure our future at Sims Limited. To learn more about Sims Limited, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.