EH&S Specialist

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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Job Description

Targeted Annual Pay Range: Minimum of $70000 to a maximum of $80000

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

Job posting is short term (e.g ., 6 months or less)

Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and supporting the Henderson, CO TSDF environmental, health, and safety compliance. Identifies and mitigates Safety risks in support of business performance and reliability goals. Establishes and manages programs directed toward the continuous improvement of Safety and health objectives. Integrates Safety objectives into plant functions. Provides regulatory expertise to strategize and maximize company position within safety , health and ergonomic programs and interaction with regulatory officials. Coordinates health, and safety programs with an emphasis placed on identification and communication of safety requirements to facility personnel. Provides support to the Operations, Maintenance and Distribution departments and interacts with contractors during expansion projects as well as project Safety manager functions. 

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

Environmental & Compliance:

• Assists with conducting internal assessments related to, but not limited to, PSM, RCRA, OSHA, DOT, CAA, CSW, and FRA regulations.
• Conducts internal audits to ensure the environmental, health, and safety programs at the site comply with associated regulations.
• Serves as a contact to safety regulatory agencies, and provides notification to government agencies as directed by the EH&S Manager.
• Assists with record retention and file organization for the EH&S Department.
• Prepares reports for regulatory submittal, including, but not limited to, Wastewater Discharge, Tier II, TIR, Colorado Air Toxics, Air Emission Regulations (40 CFR 264 Subpart AA, BB, CC, APENS), Benzene NESHAP, TSCA PCB, etc.
• Participates in mandatory training and other programs.
• Participates in conducting audits at other Veolia facilities located across the United States, and downstream disposal outlets.

Safety Related:

• Identifies Safety risks and provides mitigation plans that are consistent with business performance and reliability goals.
• Establishes Safety management systems that support company goals and meet/or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Directs Safety site assessments and due diligence for expansion projects. Audits and enhances existing safety programs.
• Works closely with Managers and Supervisors to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of Safety policies and procedures including inspections.
• Serves as Co-Chairperson of the plant Safety Committee(s).
• Works closely with managers and supervisors to develop training resources and schedules and plans based on the facility’s operating requirements and needs. Develop and maintain the site's existing training system(s).
• Meets formally and informally with all departments to ensure plans are supported and all safety requirements are in place.
• Maintains plant safety records including permits, compliance data, training records etc.
• Conducts facility inspections. Provides compliance status reports to management.
• Develops hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Coordinates work-site evaluation and characterization and job hazard analyses with respect to chemical, physical, and biological exposures.
• Audits and measures the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs. Communicates the results to management.
• Designs and implements Supervisor and Employee training programs on topics such as accident investigation, safety inspections, use of protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout, tagout, respiratory protection, etc.
• Review accidents and perform incident investigations to identify root cause(s). Assist facility staff to implement and close Corrective and/or Preventative Actions identified.
• Oversee Worker's Compensation cases and fit for duty/return to work programs
• Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data.
• Maintains facility Material Safety Data Sheets.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment: 

• Must be able to work internally in the physical plant and externally on the facility’s grounds or at satellite facilities.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• The employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing where appropriate because of their work around potential hazards such as loud noise, airborne particles, vibration and hazardous materials. This protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, safety eyewear, footwear, hard hats, gloves, ear protection, and specialized clothing where applicable.
• Must be able to work in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and other materials such as diesel and lube oils.
• Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator – respirators are required in specified areas, therefore the employee will be issued with and trained in the proper use of this equipment. At no time is facial hair permitted.
• May require repetitive stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying; intermittent lifting, and moving up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to work from heights, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and in or near confined spaces.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years experience with safety and environmental programs in a utility, chemical, environmental or manufacturing industry.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Must be familiar with Federal, state, and local regulations. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
• Requires an individual with a high degree of professionalism.
• Requires the ability to work well independently and effectively with others, on a daily basis.
• Successful candidates will also be detail-oriented, able to take direction and handle multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and see a project through to completion.
• A willingness to acquire new skills and utilize technology to streamline processes and problem-solve is essential.
• High level of proficiency with computer software programs, databases, spreadsheets, email, and word processing software required;
• Microsoft Office and Windows are preferred.
• Experience with reading and understanding regulations.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Preferred: Ability to obtain CSP or CHI certification.

Additional Information

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.