Safety Coordinator

Energy Jobline AZ; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Health and Safety Associate to coordinate safety programs, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves training personnel and managing work-related injuries, contributing to a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required, 2-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers the Site Health, Safety, and Security Program.
• Investigates unsafe conditions and incidents, performs safety inspections.

Skills

Hazard Recognition

Public Speaking

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High school diploma/GED

2-year degree in safety or related field

Tools

OSHA 10-hour certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose

The Health and Safety (H&S) Associate coordinates and administers the Site Health, Safety, and Security Program. Investigates unsafe conditions and incidents, performs plant safety & security inspections, and coordinates the corrective actions towards resolution. Coordinates and/or performs training of personnel in health and safety-related topics.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

1. Monitors and ensures employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance regarding H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices at assigned projects, areas, or businesses.
2. Works with employees, safety committees, management teams to develop and sustain a proactive, zero-tolerance H&S culture.
3. Continuously evaluates all aspects of H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and improvement.
4. Conducts training assessments and skill gap analyses and assists with the development, scheduling, and implementation of management systems and H&S training and awareness programs.
5. Provides guidance and assistance for processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with state, provincial, insurance, and company requirements.
6. Assists with incident investigations (including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle collisions, chemical releases, etc.).
7. Assists with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify causal factors, preventative and corrective actions, and lessons learned.
8. Participates in routine and non-routine, formal and informal audits and inspections regarding H&S (including facility security assessments).
9. Develops reports and action plans to address program deficiencies or improvement opportunities, tracking issues from identification to resolution.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

High school diploma/GED required. A minimum of a 2-year degree in safety, environmental, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial environment and mitigate them.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
• Ability to participate in thorough and timely investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass drug and criminal background screening.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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.