<p>Job Title</p> <p>EHS Specialist</p> <p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist is responsible for providing direction and support for all EH&S activities, including implementation, monitoring, and review of C&W compliance/performance.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Create and lead the deployment of C&W's EH&S programs across the US, in alignment with Client expectations </li><li>Effectively communicate C&W's safety culture and operating philosophies </li><li>Ability to travel on short notice and alter work schedule to accommodate client needs (including weekends and Holidays)Assist in the identification of possible losses; evaluate the risk in such loss exposure; develop and implement a plan to correct or prevent a loss; and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness </li><li>Perform Dedicated Safety responsibilities as outlined in Toyota Construction Safety Requirements (TCSR) </li><li>Maintain and update as needed SOP's, WIS's, JP's for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day to day training </li><li>Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. </li><li>Create custom training content based on CWS and Client program requirements </li><li>Perform Weekly Toolbox Training </li><li>Review all JSA's submitted in a timely manner, and provide coaching to Business Partners and employees, as needed </li><li>Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements </li><li>Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, report and manage the corrective actions </li><li>Support Workers Compensation (WC) claims tracking, investigation, and management process </li><li>Liaise with WC Program Manager and benefits group on all aspects of injury management and rehabilitation </li><li>Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records </li><li>Participate in site inspections and third-party audits to assure/verify regional compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations </li><li>Develop, maintain, and ensure the online safety training platform meets industry standards and OSHA requirements </li><li>Review Policies & Procedures process specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures </li><li>Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion </li></ul> <p>KEY COMPETENCIES</p> <ol> <li> <p>Communication Proficiency (oral and written)</p> </li><li> <p>Negotiation Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Organization Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Time Management Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Problem Solving/Analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Initiative</p> </li></ol> <p>IMPORTANT EDUCATION</p> <ul> <li>BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred </li></ul> <p>IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>5+ years' experience in Environmental Health and Safety </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Safety Certification (CSP or CIH) preferred </li><li>Demonstrable success in Systems Management across multiple accounts/sites </li><li>Subject Matter Expertise in EHS and relevant US Standards </li><li>Well versed in OH&S legislation and regulation </li><li>Well-developed research and report writing skills </li><li>Sound Investigative and Auditing skills supported by formal training </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>This job operates in varying environments, including indoors and outdoors, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, loud noises, and industrial odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; extend hands and arms in any direction; ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform fine motor functions; work extended hours in a standing/ walking/ and/or seated position.</p> <p>AAP/EEO STATEMENT</p> <p>C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.</p> <p>C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.</p> <p>INCO: "C&W Services"</p>