EHS Specialist

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

This position is available at any of the following locations:

• Cary, NC – 4001 Weston Parkway
• Leonia, NJ – 600 Willow Tree Rd, 07605
• Glen Allen, VA – 4880 Cox Road, 23060
• Bellevue, WA – 3006 Northrup Way, 98004
• Norfolk, VA - 4545 Patent Rd, 23502

Job Summary:
The EHS Specialist has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at Leonia, Richmond, Bellevue, and Cary facilities under the EHS Senior Manager for EPP and T&P. The EHS Specialist will strive to provide a healthy and accident-free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The EHS Specialist will counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead activities that drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Analyze data and audit processes that drive compliance in Ergonomics, emergency preparedness and response, preventative maintenance, traffic management, contractor management, and other various management standards
• Support and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to reduce and eliminate hazards and associated risks
• Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports
• Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion
• Conduct safety inspections
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the site by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
• Participate in incident investigations
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Promote behavior-based safety
• Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained

Qualifications

Key Characteristics:

• Passion for environmental, health, and safety-related matters
• Enthusiastic trainer
• Organized and attentive to details
• Self-motivated
• Shows initiative

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and implementation of hazard recognition, evaluation, and control
• Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Incoming Material Approval Systems and SDS tracking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and office personnel and production/field employees

Education & Experience:

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in an EHS role.

Working Conditions:

• Less than 25% travel

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $70,000-$85,000 USD

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Other Benefits:
Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
Training in valuable skills
Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.