Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - job 1 of 2

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery,
treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.

Job Summary
The EHS Specialist is responsible for directly supporting the VWTS Analytical Instruments product line business with all elements of environmental, health, and safety for the manufacturing operations at Boulder, CO, to ensure we are providing a safe work environment for our employees and contractors. This position will be supporting and helping to improve our existing EHS program and processes and is an onsite position.
This position might include our North American field and remote employees for Analytical Instruments, and assisting the local EHS organizations in the countries our Analytical Instruments are manufactured (Hungary, China, India, etc.) in the future.

Key Characteristics

• The ideal candidate will be:
• Passionate about environmental, health and safety matters and committed to continual improvement
• A high-energy, flexible self-starter able to respond to and integrate change
• Organized and attentive to details
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Duties & Responsibilities

• This role is expected to be focused about 90% on safety tasks and 10% on environmental tasks, though priorities may shift based on needs. In general, the EHS Specialist will:
  • Foster and improve the EHS program and culture through assisting in updating and implementing site-specific EHS plans and processes such as emergency preparedness, fire prevention, job safety analysis, safe working procedures, hazardous waste management, SDS, ergonomics, contractor safety, chemical management, etc.
  • Ensure conformance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate environmental, health and safety laws, regulations, policies and guidelines as well as applicable corporate standards through reviewing/revising EHS program documents, responding to safety concerns, conducting EHS assessments, documenting follow-up, permitting, and reporting.
  • Update, deliver and record training through a variety of means including in-person, electronic, and small group meetings/huddles, and ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained.
  • Assign and monitor EHS activities, corrective action plans and tasks to completion and update as needed; maintain appropriate documentation.
  • Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, and assist in determining and addressing root causes.
  • Compile monthly/annual metrics for internal and external reporting to support the EHS Manager.
  • Participate in corporate and regulatory agency audits, provide follow-up actions, and support the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs

Knowledge, Skills &  Abilities

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Effective presentation skills
• Change agent skilled at motivating others to maintain compliance

Education & Experience
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting as an EHS professional adhering to 29 CFR 1910
• Intermediate-level use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Professional certification in safety (e.g., ASP, CSP, GSP, CSHM, etc. or further education and/or training in an Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Science program
• Experience implementing EHS programs and achieving measurable goals.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their best
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work and achievements
• Opportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from within
• An excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovation
• At all levels of the organization, we recognize talent and want to help you build your sustainable career!

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.  Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range:  $90,000 - 108,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

This position is expected to stay open until November 15th, 2024. Please submit your application by the above date, to ensure consideration.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

***Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer
will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this
opportunity***

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.