Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Summary This position provides project staff support and oversight to ensure the implementation of established environmental and safety policies, programs, and processes, so that operations are managed to keep people safe and protect the environment. This includes ensuring compliance/conformance with environmental and safety legal requirements; Corporate Environmental Protection and Safety programs and requirements; and regulatory and permit related environmental and safety requirements. Manages assigned EHS program(s) and information systems to achieve goals and meet company, customer, or regulatory requirements. Utilizes ability to professionally interface with various levels of staff within WM and customer project site staff. Travel within Area up to 40%. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides on-site or off-site project staff guidance/support proactively or upon request. Helps communicate expectations related to implementing or maintaining required EHS programs/processes/procedures. Assists operations in developing site-specific procedures or action plans, and training materials as needed. Conducts remote or on-site safety and/or environmental assessments and audits for conformance to company procedures and permit requirements. Helps project staff develop corrective/preventive action and tracks any issues identified to completion. Manages several EHS projects/programs as assigned which may include the following, but is not limited to: • Operations review, continual improvement, and Cross Functional Team • Safety Near Miss / Unsafe Condition and/or Peer Observation Program review, tracking, and data analysis • WMU Administration (curriculum, training groups, assignments, trouble-shooting) and related materials distribution and updates • Safety and/or Environmental Recognition Programs • Rules Book Implementation and Updates • Safety or Environmental special focus or training events • Safety or Environmental performance summaries and communications Administers or uses certain databases and software (e.g., AIMS, CYCLE, ACE, Dakota Tracer, Excel, ARI Insights, DISA, CA DMV, SharePoint, InfoPath, etc.) to track people, assets, program conformance, regulatory compliance, and similar. Maintains/updates and helps develop EHS training such as EHS Orientation training, EPA-required training and conducts for WM staff. Provides environmental, and/or safety regulatory summaries and/or guidance to project staff related to typical project operations. Assists in the management of incidents and injuries, including cause analysis, corrective/preventive action implementation. Anticipates typical problems, identifies recurring problems, and takes appropriate action commensurate with experience. Assists management regarding problem resolution, EHS goal setting, and programmatic improvements needed. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Safety, Environmental, or similar area of study (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and at least 4 years of relevant work experience. 5 years of hands‑on and programmatic safety/compliance experience 3 years waste‑related programmatic environmental/compliance experience including training experience 3 years of experience (concurrent with Safety and Environmental experience) working within manufacturing and industrial operations (in addition to education requirements). Administrative Services/Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 40‑hour or 24‑hour Hazwoper Training, or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications First Aid/CPR Trained/Certified, preferred Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. About Us ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. About the Team What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. Job Info Job Identification 2344371 Job Category Sustainability and Environmental Services Posting Date 03/25/2026, 12:43 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 3140 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS, 66115, US (On‑site) #J-18808-Ljbffr