Specialist, Safety (JO-2948-ENG)

About the position

The EH&S Specialist I is responsible for implementing workplace environmental, safety, and health programs at assigned facilities to help foster a compliant operation and where Zero Harm culture is continuously embraced.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation and improvement of EH&S programs at one or more distribution facilities in the US.
• Collaborate with facility operational teams and EH&S staff to implement action plans, processes, and procedures to control EH&S risks and achieve compliance to the Gildan safety and environmental policies, corporate EH&S guidelines, and improvement initiatives.
• Conducts assessments that identify hazards and reduce risk including but not limited to hazard identification, job safety analysis, risk assessments, pre-startup safety review, PPE, machine guarding, and hazardous energy.
• Conducts training in all aspects of EH&S to ensure compliance with legal and Gildan requirements and in a manner that positively engages employee behaviors.
• Collaboratively conducts incident reviews for causes and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Coaches all levels of personnel on critical skills, behaviors and techniques that that builds and sustains a safety culture consistent with Gildan's values.
• Conducts or supports industrial hygiene evaluations sufficient to identify hazards, risks, and trends.
• Participates in or conducts internal audits, compliance assessments, & inspections.
• Supports safety programs for contractors and construction projects.
• Maintains EH&S documentation, records, and EH&S management information tools.
• Develops & implements plans to complete personal objectives that align with organizational objectives.
• Participates in audits/inspections by external parties such as OSHA, EPA, Property Insurance Carrier, Corporate, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• University Degree
• B.S., Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Chemistry, Engineering; other Physical Sciences will be considered in conjunction with EH&S coursework or certifications.
• 3-5 Years Relevant Experience

Nice-to-haves

• Current CPR/First-Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen Trainer Certification
• OSHA 30 hour NFPA 70E, Confined Space, & Control of Hazardous Energy training
• Fall Protection Competent Person

Benefits

• Join one of the world's most sustainably managed companies, dual-listed (NYSE and TSX) and with a market capitalization of over USD $5 billion
• Connect with leaders to help take your career to new heights.
• Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.
• Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.
• Take advantage and have access of our competitive benefits packages.
• Access to a flexible work environment in certain locations.