ERM is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist in Milledgeville, GA. In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing and continuously improving the environment, health and safety programs for the facility. The H&S Specialist will have broad knowledge of H&S compliance programs and, where required, H&S specialty. The role includes strategic H&S planning as well as a tactical role for site-wide H&S systems, H&S regulations, and best practices. This is a full-time (40+ hours/week) limited-term role for 12 months, extendable.

RESPONBILITIES:

Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes. Lead investigations into serious adverse events. Monitor and analyze H&S performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.Provide timely, high quality H&S technical support/training. Design, conduct and oversee H&S training.Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc. Develop and manage an internal audit program to assess compliance with legal and company requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses and risk assessments. Conduct environmental impact assessments to identify the site’s key environmental priorities.Support site H&S policies, objectives, key performance indicators and targets that reflect local needs and alignment with the Client’s long term H&S strategy.Assist with implementation of local H&S SOPs that effectively promote the site’s H&S management system.Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in H&S -related activities.Perform gap assessments of the local programs, policies, and procedures to Corporate standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, science, engineering, or related degree preferred.5+ years relevant experience in working on regulatory compliance and sustainable H&S compliance programs.Experience in ash pond environments (excavation, trenching, land disturbance etc.) is required.Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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