Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Location: Plano, TX Pay Rate: 67.00/hr Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances located in Plano, TX. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Top Skills: EHS Professional certifications in CSP, CIH, CEM Previous experience in completing safety projects and implementing programs Familiar with OSHA requirements and guidelines Summary: This position is for an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator. The roles and responsibilities for this position include providing leadership and guidance for our Safety Programs. The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing, implementing, and improving the health and safety programs across all client sites within the United States, including all policies, procedures, and training programs. This position requires experience dealing with multiple sites across the country, ranging from large warehouses to office environments. This candidate should have an excellent working knowledge of OSHA requirements to ensure continued compliance, ensure effective coordination of safety investigations, and be able to report those incidents and their resolutions to leadership. The ability to see projects and safety initiatives from creation to implementation is important. Responsibilities: * Assist EHS leadership in proposing and implementing new safety initiatives and monitoring their success and compliance * Ability to develop, implement, and initiate EHS programs across multiple sites and manage the effectiveness * Ensure continued compliance with all OSHA requirements and a good working knowledge of those standards in all types of workplaces, from warehouse environments to offices * Establish training programs needed to ensure safe workplaces, as well as establish a volunteer emergency coordinator program throughout the system to help with evacuations and safety * Establish and oversee various safety programs such as hot work, hazardous material or chemicals, respirator programs, ventilation, and construction projects, as well as the handling of OSHA reportable accidents and injuries. * Establish a volunteer emergency coordinator program throughout the system to help with evacuations and safety, and meet required deadlines for completion * Familiarity with OSHA reporting and handling of employee injuries and investigations is needed Requirements & Preferred Skills: * Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution, with a degree preferred in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety, or a related technical discipline / Work experience may be substituted for an alternate degree track * Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental health and safety and oversight of programs and personnel * EHS Professional Certifications strongly preferred (CSP, CIH, CEM, etc.) or being pursued Strong communications, training, and leadership skills are desired * Dual language ability is preferred * Ability to communicate technical issues or complex regulatory issues effectively to leadership * Excellent track record of developing safety programs that have successful long-term effectiveness * Some travel required to conduct assessments at sites across the United States (about 25%) Staffmark talent working with this clientreceive competitivecompensation anda great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off, plus more Click "Apply Now" to connect with a recruiterAfter you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.