Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Plano, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for providing direction and support for all EH&S activities, including implementation, monitoring, and review of C&W compliance/performance. This role requires 25-50% national travel and bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety in a Manufacturing or Facility Maintenance environment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred
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

Nice To Haves

NOT construction

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 the Portfolio
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 a loss; and audit the plan to ensure its 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.
Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements
Review 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 field sites, as required (>25%)
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 Services
Review Policies & Procedures process specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures