What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Volvo Group?
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
- Work safely at all times. Adhere to all Volvo GTO applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, and values.
- Develop programs to re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set by regulatory agencies and the Company.
- Accountable for researching, writing, and updating Company EH&S policies and procedures, SOPs, permit applications and certifications and will be the backup point of contact for EH&S agencies for compliance matters.
- Develop, coordinate and conduct employee EH&S orientations, OSHA, EPA, DOT, corporate, federal, state, or local government mandatory trainings.
- Provide industry specific EH&S support to the Company and build effective relationships with the department management and the corporate network to ensure consistency of systems.
- Maintain and update safety policies to ensure safe work practices and equipment and incorporate policies in the training programs.
- Create reports for management review to provide overview of effectiveness and risks of the programs.
- Establish program procedures to conduct and analyze trends for root cause of accidents, near misses and injuries, with the goal to preventing or eliminate potential hazards and reoccurrences.
- Maintain a presence on the manufacturing floor, providing coaching and guidance to all employees on safe work practices.
- Work with line supervision to identify and implement corrective actions from incident RCA’s and line area hazard assessments
- Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected.
- Coordinate and audit the compliance of deficiencies captured on internal inspection logs and documents with Department Managers.
- Maintain accurate records of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and or annual inspections, logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements.
- Create and develop an emergency response program including onsite resources, off site collaborations, and program development.
- Participate in equipment training, installation and or set-up to capture specific design elements that may impact safety, health, ergonomic and environmental training programs.
- Participate and lead the Safety Committee.
- Other duties assigned by manager.
Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- Associates Degree in EH&S or related field or 3 years experience
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT and nationally recognized EH&S standards and guidelines as required by the position.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office, including Excel, Work, and PowerPoint).
- Strong presentation skills, excellent written and verbal skills
- Training experience recommended
- Works with others in a team environment.
- Able to perform duties effectively in a fast-paced environment whether working autonomously or under direction.
- Able to make autonomous decisions based on business situations within the scope of the established authorization directives.
- Frequent stooping, bending, overhead reaching, lifting, pulling, caring, or materials, up to 25lbs.
- Will be exposed to noisy, dusty areas with outdoor elements and environment.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, steps and use handrails for entering and exiting heavy equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
