DOW SkillBridge - Safety Specialist (EHS)

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Republic Services is a proud industry partner of the Department of War SkillBridge Program and we’re ready to assist transitioning veterans find their next career! This is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry partner. During SkillBridge participation, you continue to receive military compensation, and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor is responsible for ensuring a workplace complies with all applicable EHS regulations by conducting audits, developing safety plans, training employees on proper procedures, and actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment, all while adhering to federal, state, and local laws. The incumbent will investigate incidents to prevent future occurrences, aiming to minimize workplace hazards to maintain a culture of safety within the organization and support the implementation of EHS programs. Cultivates a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area, seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency. Maintains and ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local Environmental Health and safety (EHS) regulations for the assigned area, BU, and/or division (s). Supports assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training. Advises supervisors and employees regarding all EHS programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards and risks. Leads, coordinates and participates in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division. Collaborates with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals. Assists division management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to comply with air and water pollution permits and all federal, state, and local environmental protection agencies’ rules and regulations. Ensures all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information, holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements. Schedules and attends (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing. Reviews resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise.

Requirements

Must be currently serving, Active Duty, U.S. Armed Forces Servicemember
Must be within one year of your End of Active Service transition date
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment
Effective task management skills
High level of motivation
Great attitude and desire to learn and grow

Responsibilities

Conducting audits
Developing safety plans
Training employees on proper procedures
Actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment
Adhering to federal, state, and local laws
Investigating incidents to prevent future occurrences
Minimizing workplace hazards to maintain a culture of safety within the organization
Supporting the implementation of EHS programs
Cultivating a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area
Seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency
Maintaining and ensuring compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local Environmental Health and safety (EHS) regulations for the assigned area, BU, and/or division (s)
Supporting assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training
Advising supervisors and employees regarding all EHS programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards and risks
Leading, coordinating and participating in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division
Collaborating with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals
Assisting division management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to comply with air and water pollution permits and all federal, state, and local environmental protection agencies’ rules and regulations
Ensuring all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information
Holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements
Scheduling and attending (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing
Reviewing resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise