Operational EHS Specialist

Stericycle

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About The Position

Stericycle is now part of WM!!! Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.Position Purpose: Work schedule: Monday ~ Friday (5X8) starting at 8:00am Salary to be determined by work experience from $48,600 to $58,550. OSHA-30 Certification is a PLUS. The Operational EHS Specialist provides the Stericycle business with health and safety expertise for managing site specific safety requirements and safety culture.  Supports the Districts in the implementation and monitoring of the Company Safety Programs. Ensures that team members are trained as required and that all incidents are reported and investigated.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to Associates Degree (or higher) in health and safety or other related field, or the equivalent in related work experience.
• Three or more years of experience in safety field or the equivalent in related work experience demonstrating knowledge and experience in occupational health and safety. Demonstrates experience in managing compliance affairs for variety of customers and customer types.
• Demonstrates good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and understand regulations and apply to specific client requirements.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA-30 Certification is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Supports Region in rolling out Safety Programs. Ensure programs are received and locations know how to implement them. Provide guidance and track implementation. Assist locations with updates to existing programs
• Supports Training Program Delivery – provide materials and validate on-time delivery. Ensure that all locations have access to the training programs and the training calendar and support them in delivering the training in accordance with the schedule. Monitor monthly changes to training to ensure proper training courses are assigned
• Ensures incident information, including investigation, corrective actions and days away from work, IRC documents are, entered in SCM and are complete and accurate. Follow up/site visits as needed to ensure that the quality of the investigation is sufficient and that the corrective actions most appropriate for the situation have been identified
• Develops and assigns Safety Corrective Actions. Ensure all identified corrective actions are actually being put in place and that they are effective.
• Tracks Monthly Safety Inspections and ensure all are done on time and completely. Identifies any significant issues for follow up
• Performs Quarterly Safety Inspections in accordance with pre-establish schedule. Works with Region to address any issued identified
• Supports Region with Safety related questions (expertise), training delivery, Safety Improvement Committee
• Participates in Customer audits – as required
• Coordinates Fire/Emergency Drills – ensure all yearly fire drills are completed and documented
• Develops JSAs with operational input as required – especially when new equipment or processes are being implemented.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits

• Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees