Corporate EHS Specialist
Description
At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions.
Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston continues to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
The Corporate EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of Weston’s Health and Safety Programs. Candidates shall have demonstrable leadership skills as evidenced in working on project teams, leading/hosting meetings, delivering training presentations, and facilitating safety planning documents (safe work permits, developing safety plans or equivalent documents, performing risk assessments, etc.).
This is a highly interactive work from home/remote position that may require periodic travel (up to 30%). Candidates will need to be able to work in a home office environment with little disruption. Candidates may periodically work from a Weston Solutions office location.
The ideal candidate will have documented experience as technical/safety leader in delivery of work in Federal, State, and Privately funded projects and working with multiple stakeholders, general contractors, trade specialists, and skilled labor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Essential Skills (documented experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience working in SharePoint, web pages, and virtual meetings. (Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc.)
- Experience performing in a safety role. (Safety officer, safety coordinator, etc.)
- Experience with Accident/Incident Investigations
- Certificate of training 40-hour HAZWOPER
- Experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or similar HTRW (Hazardous, Toxic, & Radiological Wastes) projects.
- Working knowledge of safety requirements for high-risk work such as: excavation, construction/heavy equipment, scaffolding, confined space entry, demolition, fall protection, hazardous energy control/LOTO, crane lifts, electrical work, and respiratory protection.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
- Certificate of training for 30 Hr OSHA Construction Safety and 40-hour HAZWOPER
- Experience delivering EHS training and preparing training content.
- Experience with worker exposure assessment and/or Industrial hygiene is desired.
- Working knowledge regarding USACE EM 385-1-1.
- Familiarity with Accident Prevention Plans and Site Safety & Health Plans
- Direct experience supporting high risk work such as: excavation, construction/heavy equipment, scaffolding, confined space entry, demolition, fall protection, hazardous energy control/LOTO, crane lifts, electrical work, and respiratory protection.
- BCSP Certification (CHST, ASP, CSP)
Expected Outcomes:
- Author and review safety plans, safe work procedures, task level risk assessments, etc. and coordinate final delivery to clients and Project Manager (PM) for approval.
- Incident intervention support, investigations, incident report preparation/delivery, lessons learned, and technical resource for trending/root cause assessments.
- Conduct safety audits, support development of corrective actions, lead/manage findings to closure, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Assist in development & delivery effective EHS training.
- Implement the Project Health & Safety Program and assist in implementing the Corporate Health & Safety Program.
- Time management that ensures timelines and schedules are met.
- Up to 30% travel.
We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
- Paid time off to include personal, holiday and parental leave.
- Life and disability plans.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
- Work/Life flexibility.
- Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
Salary Range: $59,000 - $78,800 - $98,300