Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, 4 Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, Remote only for Nashville, TN . Apply today for immediate consideration.

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Nashville, TN (Remote)

Duration: 4 months with possible extensions

Pay rate: $54.00-56.00/hr on w2

Job Summary:

• To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization where all team members are recognized for what they bring.
• We're seeking a detail oriented Environmental, Health and Safety Professional to support EHS initiatives that drive down safety incidents and non-compliances.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience designing, building and implementing foundational EHS programs that comply with regulatory requirements and foster a culture of safety.

Responsibilities:

• Support strategies to cultivate EHS mission, vision, and culture.
• Ensure facilities compliance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Develop safety policies/procedures and training to ensure understanding and implementation of EHS requirements by leaders and team members.
• Enhance processes and policies including but not limited to risk management, facility safety, incident management, injury reporting, workers' compensation administration, and more.
• Conduct incident investigations and lead post-accident problem solving.
• Develop and administer EHS training.
• Maintain an EHS database to utilize data/analytics to maintain accurate safety records, analyze trends, and drive decision-making.
• Routine documentation, record keeping, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
• Manage chemical safety programs to include inventory management and new chemical approval.
• Accurately characterize and classify waste streams per RCRA regulations.
• Assist teams in managing Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA).
• Draft, review, and sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests.
• Maintain precise waste management records.
• Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports.

Required Experience:

• 5 years of increasing responsibilities in environmental, health and safety programs in manufacturing, or service operations.
• BS/BA in technical disciplines related to Environmental Health and Safety, preferred.
• Experience creating, launching, and/or maintaining best-practice EHS programs.
• Deep understanding of EPA RCRA regulations (40 CFR) regarding waste identification, generator status, and container management.
• Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR regarding the shipment of hazardous materials (labeling, placarding, and packaging).
• Familiarity working in a fast-paced, quickly evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills while partnering with employees ranging from associate level to Directors and VPs.
• Analytical and problem solving skills. Proficient with Google Suite and EHS Management software and tools.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Industry-recognized occupational health and safety certifications preferred.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

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Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.