Employee Health and Safety Specialist

Panasonic

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About The Position

The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Panhandle & Powder Springs districts. This individual will be a leader for the Panhandle & Powder Springs Districts in Health and Safety practices and training and make regular visits to all their sites in the district. You will report to the EHS Manager. Candidates can live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Powder Springs, GA or New Orleans, LA area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• 5 – 7 years of experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering and commercial refrigeration
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA required
• OSHA 30 or similar certification
• Have valid driver's license
• Have physical capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds
• Self-starter with ability to operate under general instructions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and practice implementing ISO14001 & OHS management systems

Responsibilities

• Supervision and coordination of all EHS related activities within the facilities assigned, to support management with the implementation of EHS standards and requirements.
• Conduct and manage EHS inspections & audits in accordance with Hussmann policy
• Implement and maintain (revise as necessary) local EHS programs based on company policies and other regulations
• Liaison with local authority, community and other external bodies regarding EHS issues
• Provide EHS consultation to all departments of the district
• Recognize acute hazards and recommend or make immediate corrections
• Assist on multiple projects, including with cross function teams
• Coordinate and conduct EHS-related training
• Participate in incident investigation and/or emergency response at District location(s)
• Administrative responsibilities (examples: SDS Sheets, data entry, Workers' Compensation, maintain KPIs, maintain injury & illness record keeping)
• Analyze data and communicate trends in EHS performance
• Manage a fleet of approximately 170 vehicles (assignment, registration, DOT compliance, etc.)
• Travel required (up to 60%), including overnight (AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS )

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
• Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees