Enviromental Health & Safety Specialist (5291)

Yunex Traffic; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yunex Traffic is seeking an EHS Specialist to manage compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role involves training employees, ensuring regulatory adherence, and leading safety programs. Join a dynamic team committed to improving transportation safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent health, vision, and dental plans

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Competitive 401k plan with Employer matching

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in EHS.
• Experience with Hazardous Waste operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s compliance calendar and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis of EHS incidents.
• Collaborate with employees to ensure EHS compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

BS/BA in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Yunex Trafficis at the forefront of a technological revolution in Intelligent Traffic Systems. As cities and states seek to implement autonomous, electric, connected, and shared ITS infrastructure in the context of smart cities, they are looking at ways to handle existing infrastructure, including highways, city streets, tunnels, and pedestrian crossings with forward-looking technology and transport solutions.At Yunex Traffic, we make life better for people, and we positively impact the quality of life of millions of North American drivers daily by making traffic flow safely and efficiently.

Committed to the safe and reliable transportation of people throughout all modes of transportation, Yunex Traffic develops software and hardware solutions to enhance road safety, improve traffic flows and help cities to effectively handle their transportation infrastructure. While Yunex is a well-established player in the traffic controller, traffic management and traffic service market, we are a true innovation leader when it comes to implementing connected vehicle technology – being the backbone of safe self-driving vehicles. Many signature customers across the US like Los Angeles, Seattle, New York City or Tampa believe in us. While Yunex prides itself of being a high pace, fast growing business, we still lead to maintain a balanced and forward-thinking working atmosphere.

OVERVIEW

As the site EHS Specialist, the successful candidate will guide programs to address Environment, Health and Safety regulations and standards (may include OSHA, EPA, DOT and other government agencies). The position supports and drives continuous improvement in the EHS Management System at the site, works with the business to drive improvements and identifies solutions to EHS issues/challenges.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the site’s compliance calendar, ensuring that regulatory requirements are completed on-time by members of the EHS team or other supporting functions. Gather data, generate reports (internal and external) and maintain detailed records for regulatory compliance activities and EHS Management System tasks. Collaborate with site Training Professional to provide or facilitate EH&S training to be delivered to all site employees through presentations in front of large groups of employees across a three-shift operation.

• Guide site environment, safety and health programs including but not limited to emergency preparedness, electrical safety, ergonomics, powered industrial truck safety, LOTO, machine guarding, contractor/construction safety, air emission management, hazardous waste disposal, fall protection, lifts
• Work closely with employees across the site and organization to assure compliance with EHS legal requirements and to drive EHS performance. Interface with EHS regulatory agencies for permitting and reporting
• Provide guidance as necessary to support the shipment of Dangerous Goods via multi-modal shipment methods
• Provide guidance on facilities or engineering projects in order to protect area workers and ensure compliance to applicable legal standards
• Lead or facilitate the investigation and root cause analysis of EHS incidents
• Work closely with Occupational Health on injury/illness prevention programs and processes.
• Lead, develop and contribute to the EHS teams
• Participate in the internal EHS audit process at the site to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and conformance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 through the Healthcare EHS Mgmt. System.
• Support functional tasks within the EHS department such as purchasing, employee training, management or site communications.
• As a member of the EHS functional organization, contribute to business unit, division and Healthcare level EHS initiatives as needed.
• Manage site’s waste programs (RCRA Hazardous Waste, Infectious Waste and non-hazardous chemical waste) including collection, classification, packaging, and shipping.
• Interface with employees across the site organization to assure compliance with EHS legal requirements and to drive EHS performance, including as necessary with EHS regulatory agencies for permitting and reporting.

In addition, following responsibilities and corresponding experience would be highly desirable but not mandatory:

Fleet management-

• Ensuring all drivers/operators have the proper licensure and up-to-date training.
• Assisting in training drivers/operators to meet safety standards and licensing requirements.
• Monitoring drivers to ensure adherence to safe driving practices.
• Tracking driver performance, addressing safety concerns, and implementing corrective actions (e.g., monitoring GPS systems).
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Developing and implementing safety programs for drivers/operators and vehicles.
• Investigating accidents and incidents and applying corrective actions.
• Keeping the Vehicle Management System updated with driver assignments, registrations, and safety inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in a related discipline (i.e. Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, etc.)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in EHS
• Experience with Hazardous Waste operations and working knowledge of RCRA regulations
• General knowledge of EPA
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to recognize potential hazards or compliance issues
• Strong IT skills (Proficient in MS Office, and comfortable with learning new programs)
• Effective writing, speaking, and presentation skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team, including with employees at higher levels of the organization
• Experience with Distribution Centers/Powered Industrial Truck Safety preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, adapt, and manage short & long-term plans and strategies to create value.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, influence key partners, and deliver results in a collaborative environment.

We offer:

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth with a dynamic team who is invested in your job satisfaction.

• Competitive compensation.

• Excellent health, vision, and dental plans.

• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

• Competitive 401k plan with Employer matching above industry standard.

• Educational assistance is available as well as career development and product training.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Yunex Traffic follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely for up to 50% of their scheduled time. Working collaboratively in the office allows for in-person group thinking and building on teamwork. Our positions are designed so that a person is within commuting distance from many of our regional offices within the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our team. While growing our international team, we are committed to providing an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment which supports and enables each team member with personal growth along life’s journey. Benefits like parental leave and support for continued education are just a few of the ways Yunex Traffic strives to support our employees. Here at Yunex Traffic we believe and embrace that a diverse workforce is the only way to have a successful company. We therefore greatly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran.