EHS Compliance Officer

Cache Creek Casino Resort•Brooks, CA

20h

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Officer monitors and supports compliance with applicable Tribal ordinances and policies, compact requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations. The role conducts safety inspections and audits, investigates incidents, develops and maintains safety programs, provides employee training, and coordinates corrective actions to reduce workplace hazards and prevent future incidents. The officer collaborates with department leaders, Risk Management, and regulatory agencies to promote a safe working environment across gaming and non-gaming operations at Cache Creek Casino Resort. The position supports a range of safety programs and plans, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, Hepatitis B vaccination program, infectious disease control plan, Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheet program, Certificate of Liability tracking program, fleet safety program, and life safety programs. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least two years of related experience and/or training in environmental health and safety in a large hospitality/gaming or factory production setting, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
An associate or bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Program Certificate in Safety Management.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; and present information effectively to management, public groups, and boards.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Cache Creek Casino Resort Tribal Gaming License.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Training and Certification in both 1910 and 1926; preferred or required to complete within 12 months from hire date.
Forklift Train the Trainer Certification; preferred or required to complete within 12 months from hire date.
Certified Safety Auditor; preferred or required to complete within 12 months from hire date.
Safety Inspections Technician; preferred or required to complete within 12 months from hire date.
Hazard Analysis Technician; preferred or required to complete within 12 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine property-wide and departmental safety inspections and audits across multiple shifts to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and regulatory noncompliance.
Monitor compliance with applicable Tribal ordinances and policies, compact requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Track identified deficiencies and corrective actions, as appropriate, to support resolution and ongoing compliance.
Prepare, maintain, and submit required compliance documentation, inspection reports, incident reports, and other regulatory records.
Develop, implement, maintain, and update safety programs, plans, procedures, and work practices to reduce workplace hazards and support regulatory compliance.
Coordinate and conduct safety meetings and employee training on health and safety requirements, including hazardous communication, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, ergonomics, safe lifting, lockout/tagout, and equipment operation.
Advise department leaders and employees on safety requirements, hazard prevention, and appropriate corrective measures.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, and compliance matters; coordinate responses to findings and support corrective action efforts.
Support emergency response and preparedness activities in coordination with internal departments and applicable local, state, county, and federal agencies.
Adjust work schedules as needed to provide safety and Risk Management support across departments and shifts.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, industry standards, and safety practices through continuing education and professional development.
Develop, maintain, or assist with assigned safety programs and plans, including the IIPP, bloodborne pathogens exposure control, Hepatitis B vaccination, infectious disease control, Hazard Communication and SDS, Certificate of Liability tracking, fleet safety, and life safety programs.