Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist - Philadelphia, PA Production or Manufacturing

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and safety sector is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist for a contract role in Philadelphia. This position involves developing EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety in the workplace. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in EHS practices.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of EHS experience with Bachelor's degree or 6+ years EHS experience without degree.
• Strong understanding of OSHA labor standards.
• Ability to work closely with people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct weekly safety walks with leadership.
• Assist with ergonomic assessments and training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist needed for a Contract/Contract to Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Philadelphia, PA.



Contract Length: 6-7 months, likely to convert to client FTE



This position starts in the Philadelphia, PA office, but will move to the Camden, NJ office around November or December.



Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring company environment, health and safety (EHS) programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations.


• Work to reduce company risk and liability in all aspects of EHS.


• Assists in a variety of duties to include, sampling, observations, training and inspections.


• Works with stakeholders in the organization during space planning, building expansions and/or other changes in facilities or work areas to ensure EHS requirements and regulations are met.


• Assists with root cause analysis when EHS incidents occur and recommends corrective action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist.


• Responsible for monitoring and driving sustainability initiatives.

• Conduct and document weekly safety walks with leadership team.


• Support ergonomic assessments and injury prevention efforts.


• Provide proactive safety engagement on the manufacturing floor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (ideally in an engineering or technical field) with minimum 2-5 years of EHS experience OR 6+ years of EHS experience if no Bachelor's Degree.


• Strong working knowledge of OSHA labor standards.


• Understand any ergonomic work to prevent injuries.


• Engaging/able to work closely with people.


• Attention to detail.


• Collaborative, works well with others.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.



SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.



Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.





Estimated Min Rate: $28.00

Estimated Max Rate: $40.00



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