Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Overview

Who We Are: Mt. Carmel Stabilization Group, Inc., an Employee-Owned company, is the world’s largest and leading stabilization contractor. The company was founded in 1918, and we’ve been focused on soil stabilization since 1949. Shaped by our Core Values of SELFLESS, QUALITY, EXCELLENCE, and DRIVE, we place a strong emphasis on employee & customer satisfaction and a reputation of superior quality and capability.Our Core Focus: We set the standard in soil stabilization by building long-term relationships with our customers and employees.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist for various construction projects throughout the United States to join our team!

 

The EHS Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Safety in executing EHS initiatives across Mount Carmel Soil Stabilization’s Operating areas to enhance the overall EHS culture and to identify, evaluate, and control risks necessary to drive EHS performance and operating efficiency. The EHS Specialist will work with Operations across multiple locations to educate and drive compliance by performing day-to-day activities such as visiting and observing work sites, identifying opportunities to reduce incident potential, assisting in the growth of a world-class EHS Program, and demonstrating EHS leadership aligned with MTC’s Values and Operating Principles. 

Travel is required to provide guidance and oversight during field and shop visits.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Improve the safety of work. 

• Present as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling MTC's operating principles 

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the MTC, EHS Programs.
• Assist with utilizing leading and lagging KPI metrics to drive EHS performance
• Prepare and maintain EHS-related reports and documentation.
• Build and maintain a strong partnership with Operations to drive positive and continuous EHS improvements. 
• Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Provide feedback to operations leadership on the observations. 
• Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company EHS programs/procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Stay up-to-date on applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist with incident investigations and analyze incidents to surface learning and growth opportunities to aid in preventing future incidents. 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote EHS awareness and continuous improvement.
• Develop, support, and facilitate compliant EHS training programs.

• Communicate safety program needs with leadership 

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work rules. 

• Perform all duties as required. 

Perform other related and necessary duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of a high school diploma or GED, safety- or industry-related credentials (or progress toward them), and relevant work experience. Examples include CSP, ASP, GSP, CHST and OHST.
• 2-5 years of experience in EHS, safety or environmental program development and compliance in general industry, manufacturing or construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver’s license .

• Bi-lingual or currently learning a second language is an advantage. 
• OSHA 500, 501, 511, and 510 are advantages.

 WE NEED PEOPLE WHO: 

• Are responsible, trustworthy, honest, and act with integrity, are creative and willing to learn. 

• Enjoy teamwork and actively contribute, develop positive relationships and gain trust and respect for the company. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Leading teams and change. 

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, 

• Computer, smart phone, and MS Office Suite. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, leadership and corporate office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Demands: The following demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Write, type, file, and organize 

• Observe and respond to visual messages 

• Observe and respond to instructions, messages, and other oral communication 

• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task with little to no effort 

• Communicate clearly in a professional and understandable manner 

• Bend, reach, hold, grasp, sort, and organize 

• Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations 

• Regular and timely attendance 

• Ability to routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30-40% of the time. 

 

 

People Promise

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business.  We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated.  We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. 

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40 ), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.