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Akkodis · 1 day ago

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Durham, NC

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$36/hr - $39/hr

5+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist for a 12-month contract job. This role will provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support and perform a variety of EHS-related duties to foster a proactive safety and environmental culture at the site.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Shweta Ojha

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of the site’s EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and 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 or requirements

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

Qualification

EHS program developmentEHS training deliveryVPP Program managementEHS compliance knowledgeProfessional certificationData analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsLeadershipProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

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)

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

Preferred

Professional certification (CSP, CIH) preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

An EAP program

Commuter benefits

A 401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law

Holiday pay where applicable

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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