Specialist Sr, Environmental Health

Specialist Sr, Environmental Health & Safety

Category

Risk & Compliance

Job Location

4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers, Florida

Tracking Code

682-376

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

JOB TITLE: Specialist Sr, Environmental Health & Safety

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 7:00am to 4:00pm

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 242,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 435 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: The Specialist Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety is responsible to ensure that LCEC policies and practices comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations in addition to the implementation of organizational EH&S policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA), field and facilities safety compliance audits, coordinating/ assisting with environmental programs, safety training, developing content and facilitating EHS related meetings, assisting with incident investigations and providing periodic field compliance reports to the Supervisor EHS. The EH&S Specialist's attitude and work ethic will play a key role in driving engagement in the safety culture at LCEC. Professionalism and a genuine desire to help ensure the safety of LCEC team members is essential to the success of this position.

Position Responsibilities

• Respectfully promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization with a particular focus on employee engagement with safety.
• Identify needs, develop and coordinate EH&S programs to ensure the organization adheres to applicable Federal, State and Local regulations to include, but not limited to, OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as company policies and safety best practices.
• Develop and deliver effective EH&S training programs that satisfy legal requirements, eliminates workplace accidents/ incidents and reinforces a safety mindset throughout the organization.
• Facilitate and conduct EHS training courses, including but not limited to: OSHA, DOT, MUTCD, Corporate EHS, Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials & Waste.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, safety equipment inspections, compliance audits, Job Safety Analysis, risk assessments, root cause investigations and effect countermeasures.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene assessments (e.g. ergonomics, air sampling, noise audits etc.) to analyze and interpret data from employees and work environments.
• Implement environmental programs as directed by the Supervisor EH&S to include ensuring that programs are both functional and compliant with regulatory requirements as well as assist with hazardous waste analysis, inspections and reports. Strong support of wildlife protection permits and required documentation is essential.
• Ensure safety orientation content is effectively communicated to all employees and visiting contractors.
• Lead and/or facilitate joint safety committee meetings; educate the committee on safety related best practices; provide practical and technical expertise advice and solutions.
• Provide emergency response to incidents or potential hazards to include accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Strongly support safety program monitoring to include records maintenance and management; scheduling; material distribution, report writing, and safety metrics monitoring and assist in the maintenance of various EHS databases.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Strongly support emergency response, storm restoration and business continuity initiatives. Storm Restoration may require a large amount of mandatory overtime hours in order to provide safe and reliable service to LCEC members. Storm Restoration can also require overnight travel when mutual aid is provided to support other electric cooperatives.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related discipline (Required) or
• An equivalent combination of education, certifications, deep knowledge of electric distribution industry field practices and previous experience delivering safety related training or strongly supporting safety activities will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Master's Degree Safety Management or related field of study. (Preferred)

Experience

• 7+ to 10 Years Safety Professional experience or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training in the utility/electrical industry. (Required)
• 10+ to 15 Years Safety Professional experience in a utility or electric power industry. (Preferred)
• 7+ to 10 Years Qualified Electrical Worker training and field experience (Journeyman: Lineman, Meterman, Substation Electrician or equivalent). (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations & safety best practices. (Required)
• Effective communications skills (verbal and written). (Highly Required)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. (Required)
• Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills. (Required)
• Proficient in MS Office Products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. (Required)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion. (Required)
• Strong organizational and time management skills. (Highly Required)
• Excellent driving record. (Highly Required)
• Comfortable speaking publicly. (Required)
• Documented experience in conducting tailboard meetings, Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), Health & Safety training, compliance audits and writing EHS reports. (Required)
• Ability to focus and multitask under stringent timelines. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State Florida driver's license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. (Required)
• Possess a recognized Safety Professional designation (e.g., ASP, CSP, CUSP, CSHM). (Preferred)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification. (Preferred)
• Fall Protection Competent Person / Equipment Inspector. (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:

Standing Frequently,
Walking Frequently,
Sitting Occasionally,
Lifting Occasionally,
Carrying Occasionally,
Pushing Occasionally,
Pulling Occasionally,
Climbing Rarely,
Balancing Frequently,
Stooping Rarely,
Kneeling Rarely,
Crouching Rarely,
Crawling Rarely,
Reaching Rarely,
Handling Occasionally,
Grasping Frequently,
Feeling Frequently,
Talking Frequently,
Hearing Constantly,
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently,

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Frequently Extreme heat, Frequently Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Occasionally Hazards, Occasionally Temperature Change, Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

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