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About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: 

The Health and Safety (H&S) Associate coordinates and administers the Site Health, Safety and Security Program. Investigates unsafe conditions and incidents, performs plant safety & security inspections and coordinates the corrective actions towards resolution. Coordinates and/or performs training of personnel in health and safety related topics.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Monitors and ensures employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance regarding H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices at assigned projects, area, or businesses.
• Works with employees, safety committees, management teams to develop and sustain a pro-active, zero-tolerance H&S culture.
• Continuously evaluates all aspects of H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and improvement.
• Conducts training assessments and skill gap analyses and assists with the resultant development, scheduling, and implementation of Management Systems and H&S training and awareness programs.
• Provides guidance and assistance for processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with state provincial, insurance, and company requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations (including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle collisions, chemical releases, and the like). Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the purpose of identifying causal factors, preventative and corrective actions, and lessons-learned.
• Participates in routine and non-routine as well as formal and informal audits and inspections regarding H&S (including facility security assessments). Develops appropriate reports and action plans to address program deficiencies or improvement opportunities. Tracks said plans and report from issue identification through resolution.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum 2-year degree in safety, environmental or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial environment and be able to mitigate them.
• Must be able to speak comfortably in front of large groups of people.
• Ability to participate in thorough and timely investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass drug and criminal background screening.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

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