Field Safety Specialist

Carvana•Tracy, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carvana is revolutionizing the car buying experience and is looking for passionate and creative individuals to join their team. They are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional to support their mission of building strong health and safety programs and environmental compliance initiatives. The EHS Specialist will manage compliance programs, guide corrective actions, and support ongoing environmental and health and safety needs. This role requires strong problem-solving and collaboration skills and will be assigned to a single Reconditioning Center or a cluster of sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
3+ years of relevant experience (including graduate work) within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field.
Valid driver's license with no restrictions and a clean driving record for select sites/locations.
Exceptionally strong computer skills are a must.
Demonstrated technical skills with indoor air quality, asbestos (NIOSH 582), and other industrial hygiene topics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Customer service mentality is critical.
Outstanding character and integrity.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
Familiarity with federal environmental, health, and safety regulations and permitting programs.
A background in engineering and/or consulting.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and management of information systems related to recordkeeping for EHS management and compliance programs.
Support the ongoing compliance with multimedia environmental permits and regulatory requirements across a regional operating area or specific site.
Collaborate with outside consultants as needed.
Monitor programs and performance to track compliance and effectiveness of all EHS initiatives.
Participate with Safety Action Teams (SATs) across operating locations in the assigned region or site.
Review management tools and measurement systems to facilitate compliance and the ability to satisfy regulatory scrutiny.
Directly interface with OSHA and Environmental regulators on the company’s behalf.
Collaborate with properties regarding corrective actions and/or alleged violations.
Provide ongoing support for regulatory questions across numerous jurisdictions.
Review development plans for compliance and permitting concerns.
Lead environmental due diligence efforts as needed.
Other tasks related to environmental affairs and health and safety as assigned by team leadership.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
401K with company match.
Student loan payments.
Discounts on vehicles.
Benefits for your pets.
A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.