Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

The Specialist will assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with monitoring and coordinating programs to ensure a safe work environment for team members and customers. This role will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated and willing to achieve corporate and departmental objectives

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a relevant field
• Prior knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• Prior experience with EHS programs and regulatory authorities

Responsibilities

• Create and update Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) and any other related materials required by local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain regulatory calendar to ensure all required environmental reports and filings are submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain the Risk Management safety & environmental database to track regulatory activities throughout the company.
• Provide OSHA, EPA or other regulatory agency inspection responses prior to deadlines.
• Coordinate waste stream collections from both DC and store locations (used oil, hazardous waste, e-Waste, Retail Waste Bucket Program, etc).
• Monitor and research store and distribution center (DC) safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they comply with all current environmental and safety regulations.
• Assist stores and DC operations with environmental questions and programs (refrigerant sales, waste disposal, etc.)
• Monitor the company-wide hazardous waste process and implement process improvement plans.
• Supervise monthly waste pick up at distribution centers and submit required manifest reporting to state agencies.
• Implement improvements to reduce wastes and effectively control waste disposal costs.
• Track environmental exposures resulting from accident/loss, such as vehicle accident, floods, fires, spills, etc.
• Support all company safety, environmental and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Monitor all EHS programs and processes to ensure their efficient and effective usage.
• Work with corporate management and team members in other risk management areas as assigned.
• Process fire protection certifications, inspections and handle vendor invoices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level