Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Akkodis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 49,593 - 59,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading company in environmental health is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Durham, NC. This role involves the development and implementation of EHS programs, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree. The position offers competitive pay rates and benefits, including medical and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of EHS-related experience; open to new graduates with relevant internship.
• Professional certification (CSP, CIH) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and NC safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing EHS programs for compliance.
• Provide EHS training to staff and contractors.
• Manage VPP Program application for NC OSHA requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environment, safety, occupational health, ergonomics, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Akkodis is seeking Health & Safety Specialist in Durham NC 27703

Job Title: Health & Safety Specialist

Pay Range: $36/hr - 43.50/hr (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Description

• Assist in the development and implementation of the site’s EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, federal requirements.
• Provide EHS-related training to colleagues and contractors, including new-hire EHS orientation and refresher training.
• Design and lead the EHS FOCUS program (including annual refresher training [Talk]; monthly Walk activities; supervisor inspections [Detect]; process confirmation [Check]; and award recognition [Together]). Analyze data to continuously improve the program. Provide routine reports to management.
• Develop and implement programs to improve the site’s EHS culture and compliance -- including behavior based safety; ergonomic awareness, evaluations and solutions; pre-shift workplace stretching; and good catch/near-miss/concern reporting.
• Manage the Durham site’s VPP Program application to successfully meet NC OSHA requirements for Carolina Star including hosting inspections, audits, document preparation, etc.
• Provide EHS expertise and support to dispersed workforce (e.g., technicians, sales force, veterinary staff, etc.) of Cattle, Poultry and Swine USA operations. Host monthly safety meetings with colleagues. Complete periodic ride‑along visits to observe colleague’s field operations and ensure implementation of EHS programs. Provide recommendations for safety improvements aimed at reducing risks, improving safety culture, ensuring compliance, and reducing injuries. Manage injury logs, workers compensation filings and internal reporting requirements,
• Conduct routine site audits, safety walks, environmental inspections and other related evaluations (as needed) to identify systemic EHS management gaps. Develop and track corrective measures and implement solutions to sustain compliance.
• Manage and report EHS-related information (injury/illness, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items) into the Company’s EHS online system (Cority). Submit all EHS reports as required by regulatory authorities.
• Participate on injury/illness investigations and identify root cause and corrective/preventive actions. Provide coaching on practical EHS behaviors, work practices and solutions.
• Develops EHS notices, postings, newsletter and other communications, as requested.
• Participate on the site’s Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee.
• This role will report to the site’s EHS & Facility Manager and will interact with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Distribution and office operations including working with all levels of the organization and be visible in the operational areas to support a safe and compliant work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in environment, safety, occupational health, ergonomics, engineering or a similar technical discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) year of EHS-related experience. (Open to new graduate with related internship or job shadow experience).
• Professional certification (CSP, CIH) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of federal and North Carolina safety and environmental regulations and programs including Carolina VPP Star.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, leadership, analysis, judgment, creativity, practical problem solving, flexibility, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid computer capabilities including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, easily make decisions, and handle emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.