Director Health & Safety NPL - Field Services

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Clean Harbors is looking for a  Director of Health & Safety NPL – Field Services  to join our team! The Director focuses on ensuring health and safety performance, compliance, and alignment with customer expectations across the business line. This role will be the senior HS technical resource with specific business line accountabilities regarding emergency response, railroad safety, asbestos abatement, confined space entry, lockout tagout. The role will deliver effective operating standards, influence performance, and define reliable process health metrics. It is the senior HS technical leader within the business to align the management system with corporate expectations and business applications for business-wide team safety and operational success. The senior HS technical leader will interact with other senior leaders across the business to influence, sponsor, and drive change with the right strategic guidance, and direct tactical support. This person will also mentor other HS members to assist in their career growth. The role will also interact with external customers and represent the business and company regarding HS compliance; performance capabilities; systems and processes. Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive annual salary ($105-150k) Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion Health, Dental and Life Insurance 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off Company paid certifications, licenses and training
Ensuring Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner. Oversee and manage Health & Safety Representatives (temporary and/or contracted safety support used during NPL tasks/events). Collaborate closely with NPL leadership, the SVP of Health and Safety, and other regional Health and Safety personnel to address health and safety issues and facilitate the implementation of CHESI Health & Safety programs. Audit performance and ensure compliance with policies, programs, and procedures. Assist in developing and reviewing safety and health plans, job hazard analyses, and other permits required to complete NPL tasks. Identify new health and safety program needs or necessary updates to existing programs. Advise and represent the company during regulatory actions. Conduct on-site health and safety audits and inspections. Complete and submit project HS plans; coordinate within negotiated timeframes, and support operations in project H&S planning. Notify the Senior leadership of Occupational Health and Safety immediately or as soon as possible when a government occupational safety and health agency, state health department, Labor and Industry, or similar body arrives for on-site visits at any operation or location within their area of responsibility; include details such as the reason for inspection, individuals involved, location, contact information, etc. Prepare, review, and communicate safety work plans, site-specific safety and health plans, JHA, and required permits. Oversee employee safety training programs; contribute to the development and implementation of Corporate Health and Safety Programs; conduct employee training sessions. Attend operations meetings to discuss health and safety concerns and issues; serve as a member of the Health & Safety Committee(s); lead safety meetings on topics to improve understanding of company policies, programs, procedures, or overall health and safety; participate as a technical member in Health and Safety committee meetings and help facilitate their completion; participate in NPL – Field Service calls. Respond to emergencies and other incidents. Partner and provide health and safety assistance during these events; report accidents, incidents, and other health and safety issues to the operating manager; offer technical support during emergency responses, remedial actions, and handling of highly hazardous substances; consult on preparations for managing unusually hazardous operations, chemicals, and conditions; audit products to ensure Hazard Communication labeling system accuracy. Oversee air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for the NPL organization. Manage the inspection and testing of safety equipment and maintain gear; calibrate field survey tools, such as combustible gas meters. Inspect emergency respiratory protection equipment (e.g., SCBA, Cascade) to ensure proper maintenance and operation according to manufacturers' specifications. Send analytical equipment (HNU, OVA, others) for calibration. Handle injury and incident reporting and follow-up; generate weekly reports; complete the Weekly report and submit to the SVP of Health and Safety; Audit the SDS logbook to ensure accuracy; Audit OSHA's Log of Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300). Provide technical support to identify health and safety hazards, program needs, etc., during the bid stage of operations. Conduct site surveys to ensure compliance with Corporate Health and Safety policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines, as well as proper work practices necessary to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Complete a Site Survey Form for each field site visited and discuss the results with the job site Foreman and Branch Manager. Maintains one copy, provides one to the Foreman, Branch Manager and Job File; Conduct periodic health and safety survey of field/facility office to assure adherence to OSHA regulations and proper health and safety practices; Conduct health and safety surveys as assigned, and prepare reports on observations; Refers non- compliance conditions, uncooperative supervision, illness or accident trends to Corporate Health and Safety Manager. Ensure quick notification of events to the Regional or Corporate Manager of Occupational Health and Safety of any severe incident, property damage, etc., and provide the nature of the incident, extent of injury, personnel involved, property loss, etc. Ensure that safety permits and required paperwork are complete for each work crew, and review with Operations Collaborate with NPL – Field Service customers and regulatory agencies (e.g., CSX, Southern, OSHA, EPA State asbestos regulators, etc.) Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Safety and or Environmental required. 7-10 years of experience. Emergency management, railroad, and or asbestos experience preferred. Certification as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Safety Professional (CSP), or the ability to obtain within three years. Six Sigma experience. Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written. People and team development Ability to project manage and facilitate multiple projects and tasks. Ability to work and make decisions independently. Advanced PC and IT skills and demonstrated capability. (mgt. systems, programs, databases) Ability to anticipate and formulate a variety of solutions to health & safety issues. Ability to proactively identify safety and health issues and concerns. Excellent knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations. Experience working as a Health & Safety professional. Environmental remediation experience. Ability to travel 25-75%. 40-years of sustainability in action.  At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
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