EHS Specialist

Society for Conservation Biology; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks an EHS Specialist to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at their Baytown site. Responsibilities include conducting safety trainings, performing audits, and advocating for a culture of safety and inclusion. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science and relevant work experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in EHS roles.
• Certification in related subjects preferred (e.g., CHMM, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety orientations and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Create and conduct required safety training sessions.
• Lead EHS initiatives and collaborate with site team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

Analytical skills

Action-oriented

Knowledge of EHS regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The EHS Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, completion of industrial hygiene field investigations, identifying monitoring methods and media, providing front-line support of the implementation and sustainment of corporate HSE systems, tools, and applications, conducting noise dosimetry sampling, and completing area noise surveys, assisting with indoor air quality investigations,
operating, and maintaining field testing equipment, and compiling data from field investigations. This role proactively demonstrates HSE technical and management system competencies that bring value to the organization by proactively recommending and assisting sites with pragmatic HSE solutions.

Key Characteristics

• Implement, maintain and audit EHS programs and procedures to ensure company compliance
• Coordinate all aspects of EHS (injury investigation/reduction, training completion, metrics verification/tracking, etc.) for a site
• Collaborate and coach site team members to create a culture where inclusion and diversity are valued
• Creates, writes and reviews JSA's and RA. Educates employees on both the JSA and RA and procedures
• Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements for Occupational Health and Safety

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts safety orientation
• Communicates EHS expectations effectively through leveraging technical and business proficiency with client stakeholders, sub-contractors and internal project team members
• Creates and conduct required and requested safety training at assigned Service Centers
• Leads Veolia safety initiatives at assigned Service Centers
• In case of emergencies, this individual interfaces with regulatory and public sector EHS agencies and authorities, acting as a liaison between plant management and government agencies on regulatory matters
• Administers site-specific EHS targets
• Assures compliance with OSHA regulatory standards which include but are not limited to industrial hygiene, confined space entry, fall protection, machine guarding and contractor safety
• Responsible for emergency response planning and incident investigation and reporting
• Communicates effectively with all employees and management and about EHS matters
• Participates in administrative staff meetings

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Computer proficient
• Action-oriented
• Ability to partner with and influence across functional teams
• Ability to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgement
• while adapting to dynamic business & industry situations
• Experience with root cause analysis methods (Apollo, FMEA, Bowtie, Fishbone, Tap Root, etc.)
• Demonstrated EHS risk recognition and auditing skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks autonomously (or ask for support)
• Ability to build and maintain a trusting EHS culture where concerns can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on results and problem solving
• Knowledge of EHS issues including regulations, air permitting, wastewater permitting and treatment, and hazardous waste
• Strong analytical skills including advanced root cause determination skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or another related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with exposure to several EHS areas in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Certification in related subjects (CHMM, CSP, CIH, QISP, etc)

Work Conditions

• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work confined space entry
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial
• Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response
• Ability and willingness to travel both sites as needed (Baytown and Pasadena)

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.