Health & Safety Specialist

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC , is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America. Waste Services VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration. Railcar Services VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. Marine Services VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the‑art barge cleaning, repair, and gas‑free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. Requirements: VLS is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist supports the organization in identifying, managing, and reducing workplace risks to ensure a safe, compliant, and healthy environment for all employees. This role involves hands‑on work in monitoring safety practices, conducting inspections, supporting incident investigations, and delivering training. Working closely with managers, employees, and the Health and Safety Manager, the specialist ensures that safety procedures are followed and continuously improved. Job Duties: Facilitate safety orientation and on-boarding requirements for new hire employees. Facilitate annual OSHA regulatory and VLS safety essentials training. Facilitate site and equipment specific safety training at the safety managers request. Assist in injury care management to ensure employees receive the proper at occupational clinics. Maintain all health and safety documentation. Monitor OSHA and CAL/OSHA regulations changes and ensure VLS site locations meet all applicable requirements. Facilitate and perform emergency drills at site location. Report all incidents and injuries in the VLS ecompliance incident reporting database. Utilize SDS online system to ensure sites have an updated chemical inventory. Perform safety inspections to identify hazardous conditions, recommend corrective actions, and ensure safety equipment is in proper working order. Lead, improve, and enforce compliance for all health and safety requirements, programs, policies, and procedures (company, federal, state, regional, and local). Participate in local safety committee meetings. Participate in SCAT Incident investigations to identify root cause and provide corrective actions. Conduct safety meetings, toolbox meetings when necessary. Perform Job Hazard Analysis for all operational work task to eliminate and mitigate job hazards. Perform risk assessments for all operational work tasks to identify and eliminate and mitigate risk. Perform workplace hazard and PPE assessments to determine the proper PPE for job tasks. Develop and implement OSHA required site plans. Be on call 24 hours 7 days a week in the event of emergencies. Requirements: Preferred Associate or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field. In lieu of degree (1-3 years) work experience in the safety field coupled with relevant professional certifications. One to three years' experience in the Health & Safety field with preferable experience in maritime & industrial operations. General knowledge of applicable OSHA, state, and local rules and regulations for the areas in which we operate. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to successfully complete preemployment drug & alcohol screen, preemployment physical examination, and background check upon receiving an offer of employment. Maintain a valid driver's license and driving history satisfactory with VLS Recovery Services standards, and its insurer. Ability to travel to satisfy the requirements of the position. Req Benefits: At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance. Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) - Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts. Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans. Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents. Telemedicine - All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays! Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement: 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately. Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees. Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans. Rewards and Recognition Programs - We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees. Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach. Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US. Compensation: $86,000-$94,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.