Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Cherokee Enterprises, Inc.•Medley, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHS Specialist is primarily responsible for verifying the firm complies with its health and safety plan; preparing site-specific health and safety plans, conducting regular site visits to confirm that the plan is being implemented, and making recommendations to management on plan improvements as field conditions change. The EHS Specialist facilitates safety and environmental reviews and works with management and staff to improve company programs and policies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with all employees and management
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
A minimum of 5 years in the construction industry applying Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and systems in accordance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
Competence in Microsoft Office applications required
Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training required
OSHA 500, or the ability to become certified
First Aid/CPR training
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of state or Federal, local laws related to position

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired
Ability to travel to different job sites as needed (travel 10-50%)

Responsibilities

Leading and facilitating safety program activities by training and developing all team members and helping to create and sustain a robust safety culture.
Guiding and promoting safe work performance through development, implementation, and enforcement of safety management systems, programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Conducting on-site safety and environmental reviews to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and working with site personnel to improve programs.
Performing accident/incident investigations and planning corrective action.
Organizing, maintaining, and ensuring all environmental and safety compliance records are organized and maintained in accordance with corporate specifications and regulatory requirements.
Developing and overseeing any and all activities which involve or require Environmental, or Safety, and Industrial Hygiene procedures, programs, permits, licenses, and approvals.
Providing safety and health technical support to project teams.
Maintaining a visible field presence on assigned projects.
Participating with the project team in safety-related planning and problem-solving.
Participating and leading, where appropriate, site monthly safety committee meetings as required.
Identifying, anticipating, and taking action to address Environmental, Health, and Safety concerns, hazards, exposures, and unsafe practices.
Performs any other duties per the direction of the EHS Manager/Director.