Location
Richmond, VA, United States
Posted on
Jun 06, 2022
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Company Description Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. ****Job Description The Regional Health, Safety & Environmental Consultant is responsible for planning, collaborating, implementing, and maintaining a variety of site and corporate health, safety, environmental and security programs to assure the highest degree of workplace safety for employees, as well as compliance with all related regulatory requirements.
The Regional HS&E Consultant will be tasked with: (not an all-inclusive list)
Working with Site Management in developing comprehensive HS&E programs based on Business & Corporate standards and programs
Managing incident/incident reporting,
Ensuring that site safety training is conducted and completed as required,
Overseeing contractor safety,
Ensuring new employee & visitor onboarding is being conducted as required,
Ensuring regular safety meetings are being conducted as required
Manage site environmental permits, programs, and audits
Maintaining all onsite environmental, health, safety, and security audits.
The Regional HS&E Consultant is expected to continue their professional training and development and to continually improve their skills and obtain increasingly greater qualifications.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Regional HS&E Consultant Responsibilities:
Adhere to and ensure the site(s) are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Stay abreast of applicable standards and regulations and implement changes to address changes to requirements.
Ensure regulatory reporting is complete and accurate (Air, Water, Waste, etc).
Provide safety support and information to employees;
Work with site management to:
Identify safety training needs and develop safety training initiatives;
Assist in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment activities;
Participate in the development and updating of Job Safety Analysis/Risk Assessments as required;
Perform internal safety audits and be available to participate in Corporate HS&E audits (PSM, Safety, Injury/Illness, Fire, Electrical, Environmental, security, etc.).
Participate in site process hazard analysis and incident investigations involving PSM critical equipment.
Manage the site SDS system;
Promote safety awareness through communication, training, monitoring and reporting of plant safety goals and objectives;
Support Emergency Preparedness Procedures and conduct & evaluate Emergency Response Drills at site
Coordinate Site Security Program and compliance.
Ensure that the required detailed recordkeeping and HS&E related documentation is being completed; along with reporting all HS&E required data;
Ensure employees understand HS&E and regulatory requirements required to maintain a safe work environment;
Manage IH/OH program, including working with supporting clinics and third party case management companies as required.
Manage specific HS&E issues and incidents.
Review and trend Site Incidents/Injuries along with conducting analysis of leading and lagging indicators to develop proactive safety improvement plans.
Coordinate with HR on Workers Compensation and Return-to-Work matters;
Participate in incident investigation and prevention efforts,
Provide root cause failure analysis support to investigation,
Ensure systems are in place to complete recommendations and effectiveness checks in a timely fashion.
Other Regional HS&E Responsibilities, as assigned.
Provide strategic leadership on HS&E matters.
Oversee performance in HS&E Core Values for operations.
Drive continuous improvement in HS&E programs and manage the site HS&E systems.
Ensure Responsible Care Management Systems are fully functional.
Assess EHS impacts of proposed process changes, obtain permit modifications, and develop and implement EHS programs and procedures to address new or changing requirements.
Work with business development efforts by:
Evaluating plans, drawings and specifications related from a safety perspective;
Participates in process safety startup reviews, job safety analysis, and task risk assessments.
Leads and/or provides support for HS&E improvement projects
Collaborate closely with HS&E counterparts within the business, other Veolia business units and corporate head office on matters concerning workplace safety, health and environmental issues;
May be required to assist and work at the other sites for long term assignments;
Champion selected programs
Qualifications Academic requirements
CSP certification preferred or Bachelor’s degree (minimum), ideally related to workplace safety or hygiene;
Skills required/Characteristics
Autonomy;
Initiative;
Well organized;
Versatility;
Team player;
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in an industrial environment;
Effective communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills and demonstrated supervisory skills are highly desired.
Experience/Knowledge
5 to 10 years' experience in a similar position;
Proficiency with spreadsheet, email, slides and word processing software required; Google suite of applications preferred. A working knowledge of Safety Management Software (Intelex) applications will be an asset;
Previous experience in an industrial setting.
Preferred First-Aid (L3)/CPR/AED Certified;
Previous experience working with the Trades, maintenance or in construction;
Material handling and exposure to heavy equipment will be an asset;
Experience working with hazardous materials.
Work environment
Spends up to 40% of time traveling supporting business needs
Be able to work for prolonged periods in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions. Be able to work around hazardous materials such as sulfuric acid and molten sulfur. Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator and/or fall protection equipment. Required to wear safety equipment and FR clothing where appropriate. Requires frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching and carrying, use of hand tools (shovels, brooms, sledgehammers, picks) and moving heavy objects. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and high-lifts, and to enter and work in confined spaces.
Typical Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week and will be required by site to assist with emergency call outs.
Occasional travel to the sister plant and Headquarters office may be required.
Additional Information As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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