Sr. Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Purpose of Role

Provides support and administrative EHS assistance to an operational unit or function in delivering against the Sims Metal EHS policy, strategy, and plans. In this role, you will report directly to the Regional EHS Partner. This position requires working outdoors daily in an industrial setting. It also requires daily onsite travel to the following locations at Sims Metal: N. Chili, NY, Auburn, NY, Rome, NY, Frankfort, NY, York, PA, Bloomsburg, PA, Williamsport, PA

Principal Accountabilities

Lead and direct the ‘area/regional/sub-regional’ multi-site operational application of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) as per Company EHS Standards, and local regulatory requirements for assigned sites. EHS standard and program components. Will support the implementation of the Company EHS Management System components and report to EHS management and operations partners on performance and improvement guidance.

• Proxy for EHS Regional Manager when on leave (short/long term). Can operate in an isolated region, with full autonomy in EHS-related matters/decision-making.
• Manage the implementation of programs to meet local legislative requirements. (i.e. fire, injury/illness prevention plans.)
• Facilitate strong interface with local operational partners, HR, IT, etc.
• Manage and implement local activities designed to promote commitment and adherence to requirements of global EHS policy, standards, and EHS-related procedures for assigned sites, processes, and equipment.
• Manage quality aspects of the EHS Data Management System to ensure consistent reporting
• Support the implementation of EHS Management System components to ensure site-level and end-user applicability.
• Participate in the EHS overview of business risks through monitoring lead and lag indicator data and develop focused corrective action plans.
• Manage and participate in local leading indicator components (i.e., Critical Control Verification, Corrective Action Closure, Quality Reviews, EHS Training completion, Incident Learning)
• Manage and participate in local progress in incident investigations (Incident Learning/Gap Event Assessment) to ensure corrective and preventive measures are adequate and implemented in a timely manner.
• Conduct local risk assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, and workplace inspections.
• Perform and participate in applicable internal and external audits and take appropriate corrective actions as required.
• Participate in all monthly Critical Control Verifications, General Inspections and associated corrective actions.
• Manage and participate in the completion of the Company's or local EHS-related training needs.
• Manage the implementation and continual improvement of emergency-response procedures and action plans
• Ensure site-specific permitting and other regulatory items are met with the support of Environmental Managers and the EHS Director.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with all levels in order to facilitate the delivery of EHS objectives and goals
• Understand how work is done in the front-line, including adaptations made to cater for contexts such as goal conflicts – use this knowledge to advise on risk controls and procedures
• Coach operations in the effective implementation and use of the EHS management system
• Lead regional special EHS projects with technical requirements or site-specific expertise where required. Support the facilitation of EHS training and implement appropriate programs in conjunction with special projects or specialised sites, where required.
• Facilitate learning and improvement from significant EHS events
• Facilitate regulatory visits and regulatory reporting where required
• Provide EHS information to customers and vendors as requested
• Provide subject matter expertise to customer-facing audits, downstream vendor audits, and sub-contractor audits, where required
• Support the management of workers' compensation, injury management, return-to-work and rehabilitation arrangements
• Support training and performance-management initiatives by trialling content with end users and providing feedback to EHS leadership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inspections (General and Critical Control Verification for Operations and EHS personnel of EHS
• Delivering and completing training
• Performing inspections
• Corrective actions implemented and completed
• Critical risk incidents
• Reported incidents/accidents
• Lost time incidents

Experience / Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Min. of 5-7 years’ experience in a high-hazard industrial environment, having site-wide or regional responsibility for safety and health issues
• Experience implementing workplace health, safety, and environment management systems
• Supervisory and training experience relating to job performance and safety on the job, preferred
• May include technical and/or professional certifications such as Industrial Hygiene, Workers Compensation management

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively witha broad range of individuals at multiple levels
• Ability to manage change and adapt to ensure continual success
• Self-starter with a high level of resilience and ability to work independently with limited direction
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational, analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, manage time, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective influencing and delegation skills, and the ability to manage results through others

Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data management systems.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

To find out more, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.