Regional Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

trane technologies • Austin, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. This role is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of our environmental safety and health program, inclusive of wellness and security as it applies to employees’ safety while performing work, as directed by the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Leader.

Requirements

• A minimum 3 years of practical environmental health and safety management experience at a medium-large site preferred.
• General knowledge of Cal-OSHA (preferred), EPA, MSHA, DOT
• Experience in the interpretation of federal, provincial, state, local, environmental and safety standards.
• Excellent time management skills and computer experience in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and EHS data management system (i.e. Gensuite).
• Ability to motivate, engage and influence others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal in English.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to face-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or Safety Sciences/Engineering, or related field preferred.
• One or more safety-related professional certification is desired (i.e. CSP, CIH, CHSM).
• Bilingual is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading and coordinating safety process efforts in the commercial sales / service offices as directed by the Regional EHS Leader.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and jobsite visits with technicians at customer sites, both service and contracting.
• Ensure all safety, occupational health and environmental related records are accurately maintained and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, provincial, state, or other regulatory agency rules and regulations and Trane procedures.
• Implement Trane safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Analyze safety data to coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement. Participate in department Lean processes including Regional EHS A3.
• Assist in development and conduct annual safety training in assigned area offices, to include all regional employees.
• Conduct new-hire safety training in assigned areas.
• Support implementation and purchasing required PPE meeting Trane field standards, conduct in-person high-risk training and assign online training as determined by the business and regional training plan.
• Ensure that regional training, Qualified Person, PPE and inspection databases are updated and maintained.
• Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety and/or environmental invoices and purchase requisitions are processed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead the Safety Committees in assigned areas and complete action items in a timely manner.
• Participate in investigation of injuries, near misses, incidents and accidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented and completed.
• Utilize company EHS platform, Benchmark|Gensuite, as directed to assign and monitor inspections, concern and near miss reports, Action Tracking System items and generate various reports as directed.
• Support review and mitigation of safety concerns through all business platforms, such as XOi, ProCore, etc.
• Ensure inspections and audits are completed on a regular basis in assigned area offices. Assist inspectors in corrective actions and development of preventative measures.
• Assist with overseeing the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier and administering the return-to-work program.
• Represent the organization in the community and / or industry safety groups and programs.
• Assist in evaluation of contractors as part of the regional contractor qualification program.
• Assist other Trane Technologies businesses, such as co-located Trane Supply stores, as needed and directed.
• Covering the Regional geography with expectation to be with technicians on jobsites and rotate through the regional offices on a regular basis. Other times should be focused on administrative and regulatory paperwork or safety concern follow-up, while working in your base office.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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