Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Nashville, TN

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $56.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategies to cultivate Lyft's EHS mission, vision, and culture.
• Ensure facilities compliance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Develop safety policies/procedures and training to ensure understanding and implementation of EHS requirements by leaders and team members.
• Enhance processes and policies including but not limited to risk management, facility safety, incident management, injury reporting, workers' compensation administration, and more.
• Conduct incident investigations and lead post-accident problem solving.
• Develop and administer EHS training.
• Maintain an EHS database to utilize data/analytics to maintain accurate safety records, analyze trends, and drive decision-making.
• Routine documentation, record keeping, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
• Manage chemical safety programs to include inventory management and new chemical approval.
• Accurately characterize and classify waste streams per RCRA regulations.
• Assist teams in managing Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA).
• Draft, review, and sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests.
• Maintain precise waste management records.
• Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports.

Required Experience

• 5 years of increasing responsibilities in environmental, health and safety programs in manufacturing, or service operations.
• Experience creating, launching, and/or maintaining best-practice EHS programs.
• Deep understanding of EPA RCRA regulations (40 CFR) regarding waste identification, generator status, and container management.
• Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR regarding the shipment of hazardous materials (labeling, placarding, and packaging).
• Familiarity working in a fast-paced, quickly evolving environment.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills while partnering with employees ranging from associate level to Directors and VPs.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and EHS Management software and tools.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national compliance and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Industry-recognized occupational health and safety certifications preferred.

Education Requirements

• BS/BA in technical disciplines related to Environmental Health and Safety, preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a peer-to-peer ridesharing platform providing personalized, multimodal transportation options to riders across its service areas. Operating in the transportation technology sector, the organization connects drivers and passengers through a consumer-facing app, with teams spanning engineering, operations, safety, and environmental compliance roles.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12506

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