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Director, Environmental Health & Safety
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Responsible for ensuring that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the environmental health and safety team.
$109,984 / year median in Nevada
+14% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, manage and lead the deployment of C&W's EH&S programs across the US, to ensure safety is part of day-to-day operations at each site within Project and Development Services
- Effectively communicate C&W's safety culture and operating philosophies
- Assist in the identification of possible losses; evaluate the risk in such loss exposure; develop and implement a plan to correct or prevent loss; and audit the plan to ensure effectiveness
- Maintain and update as needed SOP's for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day-to-day training
- Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. Coordinate with Project Leads and site management on deficiencies and monthly safety inspections
- Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements
- Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, report and manage the corrective actions
- Support Workers Compensation (WC) claims tracking, investigation, and management process
- Liaise with WC Program Manager and benefits group on all aspects of injury management and rehabilitation
- Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records
- Participate in site inspections and third-party audits to assure/verify regional compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations
- Travel to corporate and client offices as required
- Develop, maintain, and ensure the online safety training platform meets industry standards and OSHA requirements
- Collaborate with other service lines and global EH&S to implement programs and initiatives employed across C&W
- Review Policies & Procedures specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures and Tenant Emergency Procedures
- Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion
- Attend new business presentations to discuss relevant EH&S topics
- Works to achieve performance targets within team with major impact on results
- Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects/assignments
KEY COMPETENCIES 1.
Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Negotiation Skills 3. Organization Skills 4. Time Management Skills 5. Problem Solving/Analysis 6. InitiativeIMPORTANT EDUCATION
- BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years' experience (or equivalent) in Environmental Health and Safety
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Safety Certification (CSP or CIH) preferred
- Demonstrable success in Systems Management across multiple accounts/sites
- Subject Matter Expertise in EHS and relevant US Standards
- Well versed in OH&S legislation and regulation
- Well-developed research and report writing skills
- Sound Investigative and Auditing skills supported by formal training