HSSE Regional Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield•New York, NY

7d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY 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. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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 Asset Services • 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. Coordinate with Regional Engineering Leaders and site management on deficiencies and monthly safety inspections • Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements • Review accidents and 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 corporate and management offices as required • 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 • Review Policies & Procedures process specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures and Tenant Emergency Procedures • Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion • Attend new business presentations to discuss relevant EH&S topics

Requirements

BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred
5+ years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Initiative

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create, manage and lead the deployment of C&W’s EH&S programs across the US
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 accidents and 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
Participate in site inspections and third-party audits to assure/verify regional compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations
Travel to corporate and management offices as required
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
Review Policies & Procedures process specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures and Tenant Emergency Procedures
Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion
Attend new business presentations to discuss relevant EH&S topics