Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor

Company Description Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. Job Overview Regional Environmental Health & Safety Engineer covering Manor, TX; Arlington, TX; Port Arthur, TX; and Port Allen, LA. Responsible for providing and administering environmental, health and safety programs and related policies and procedures affecting the company’s existing and/or proposed environmental health and safety issues. Acts as a liaison with EH&S personnel to interpret all policies and procedures, providing technical support and guidance on industrial hygiene, reactive and explosive hazards, OSHA, substance abuse testing, accident prevention, etc. On an as‑needed basis, provides and assists in training emergency response techniques, safety management, risk assessment, and maintaining appropriate safety standards. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Implement and administer programs pertaining to OSHA, medical surveillance, and substance abuse testing to avoid potential liabilities and maintain a viable workforce at all Veolia facilities. Coordinate workers’ compensation, accident, and injury management programs with facility health and safety personnel to determine adverse trends and develop meaningful productive standards resulting in cost‑effective operations. Assist in the development and implementation of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Implement industrial hygiene programs and modify existing plans to meet the needs of the facility(s). Act as chairperson on improvement teams pertaining to all environmental, health, and safety programs. Provide guidance to all levels of management regarding utilization of appropriate practices in conjunction with regulatory requirements and changes, if necessary. Provide training in environmental, OSHA, DOT, site remediation, reactive chemical operations, emergency response, etc. as needed or requested by the facility. Conduct appropriate research and investigation to support the development of existing and/or potential new health and safety policies as determined by management or required by federal, state, or local governmental agencies. Administer computer programs required to support EH&S Department (CMS, Tracer, Compliance Suite, HM DOT, etc.). Approximately 10% travel. Qualifications BS in a related field required. 3 to 5 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred. 3 years minimum in a problem‑solving capacity. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities "Hands‑on" experience and technical knowledge of plant‑critical industrial health and safety standards, including Process Safety Management, Confined Space Entry, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Safety, Emergency Response, Control of Hazardous Energy, Medical Surveillance, Root Cause Analysis, and workplace chemical exposure assessments and exposure control methodologies. Familiarity with OSHA, RCRA, DOT, and other applicable regulations. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong team player. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Time management skills for organizing and managing multiple deadlines. Extensive knowledge in health and safety methodologies. Required Certification/Licenses/Training 40‑hour HAZWOPER Certification. DOT Hazardous Materials Certification. Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr