Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Verizon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an EHS Consultant to enhance workplace safety and compliance. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to assess risks, develop safety programs, and ensure adherence to regulations. Your expertise will empower teams to create a safer work environment while driving impactful change. With a supportive culture that values growth and creativity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in health and safety practices. If you're passionate about fostering safe workplaces and have a knack for strategic thinking, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Stock Incentive Programs

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in EHS or operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reduce risk while interpreting regulations and standards.
• Develop and review safety programs and training.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Safety or EHS

Tools

Six Sigma

LEAN

DMAIC Process

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

As a Verizon Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant, you will work with various stakeholders to assess and reduce risk and interpret regulations and standards. Using your strong verbal and written communication skills, you will perform inspections, develop and review programs, and interact with field technicians, Safety Points of Contact, and leadership to understand, identify and mitigate health and safety risks and hazards. You will work independently while being collaborative in a team environment. You must have demonstrated knowledge of high-risk/safety-sensitive activities and applicable regulations and standards. A proven track record of successful implementation of risk reduction in a workplace setting is required.

Role responsibilities include:

• Identifying and supporting compliance with Verizon programs, regulatory environment, health and safety regulations, and best management practices.
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in the development and updating of safety-related training, programs, and documents, and Verizon "rodeos" and "Day of Safety" sessions.
• Advising the operational management team on regulatory compliance, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.
• Providing regional support for health and safety activities, including interfacing with regulators and investigating serious incidents.
• Owning targeted safety initiatives including special projects.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience.
• Work experience in an occupational setting.
• EHS or operations experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• A valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Willing to accept other US locations for this hybrid role.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Degree in Safety, EHS, or related field.
• Six Sigma training in LEAN or DMAIC process.
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Experience in Human and Organizational Performance.
• Organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both in spoken and written word.
• Experience in driving change.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build successful relationships with internal stakeholders, including those at the senior level.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $86,000.00 and $150,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.