Health and Safety Specialist Job at Veolia (Arkadelphia)

Health and Safety Specialist

Veolia

Location:
United States , Arkadelphia

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Responsible for managing and supporting the health, and safety programs. Identifies and mitigates Safety risks in support of business performance and reliability goals. Establishes and manages programs directed toward the continuous improvement of Safety and health objectives. Integrates Safety objectives into plant functions. Provides regulatory expertise to strategize and maximize company position within safety , health and ergonomic programs and interaction with regulatory officials. Coordinates health, and safety programs with an emphasis placed on identification and communication of safety requirements to facility personnel. Provides support to the Operations, Maintenance and Distribution departments and interacts with contractors during expansion projects as well as project Safety manager functions.

Job Responsibility:

Identifies Safety risks and provides mitigation plans which are consistent with business performance and reliability goals
Establishes Safety management systems that support company goals and meet/or exceed regulatory requirements
Integrates Safety concepts into all facets of power plant capital planning, performance modeling, operations, maintenance, and engineering
Develops long term strategies to enhance the company’s stake in economic based compliance programs
Directs Safety site assessments and due diligence for expansion projects
Audits Safety program implementation
Works closely with Managers and Supervisors to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of Safety policies and procedures including inspections
Serves as contact to safety regulatory agencies
Provides notification to government agencies as required
Prepares estimates, specifications, and schedules for Safety consultant, contractor, and equipment upgrades as needed
Provides Safety related input into proposals or actual changes to plant operations and maintenance practices
Serves as Co-Chairperson of the plant Safety Committee
Provides input to the Safety budget
Works closely with managers and supervisors to develop schedules and plans based on the facility’s operating requirements and equipment needs
Meets formally and informally with all departments to ensure plans are supported and all safety requirements are in place
Manages safety record-keeping and reporting program
Prepares reports for regulatory submittal
Maintains plant safety records including permits, compliance data, training records etc
Conducts facility inspections
Provides compliance status report to management
Identifies and coordinates safety training requirements
Develops hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs
Coordinates work-site evaluation and characterization and job hazard analyses with respect to chemical, physical, and biological exposures
Audits and measures the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs
Communicates the results to management
Designs and implements Supervisor and Employee training programs on topics such as accident investigation, safety inspections, use of protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout tagout, respiratory protection, etc
Reviews accident and incident investigations
Performs root cause analysis
Recommends appropriate corrective actions
Oversee Workers Compensation management and fit for duty/return to work programs with supervisors/managers and Administration personnel
Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data
Maintains facility Material Safety Data Sheets
Maintains a variety of records and documents, onsite and archived, for OSHA and other compliance purposes
Observes and complies with all standard safety codes and practices, and performs work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws
Participates in mandatory training and other programs

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent
Minimum of seven years experience with safety and environmental programs in a utility or manufacturing industry
Must be familiar with Federal, state, and local regulations
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required
Requires individual with a high degree of professionalism
Requires the ability to work well independently and effectively with others, on a daily basis
Successful candidate will also be detail oriented, able to take direction and handle multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and see a project through to completion
A willingness to acquire new skills and utilize technology to streamline processes and problem solve is essential
High level of proficiency with database, spreadsheet, email, and word processing software required
Microsoft Office and Windows preferred
Experience with internet search engines
Must be able to wear protective clothing including protective coveralls, respiratory protection (APR/SCBA)
Must be able to work internally in the physical plant and externally on the facility’s grounds or at satellite facilities
May be required to work evenings and weekends
Must be able to work in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Must be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and other materials such as diesel and lube oils
Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator
At no time is facial hair permitted
May require repetitive stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying
intermittent lifting, and moving up to 20 lbs
Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and in confined spaces

Nice to have:

Master’s degree preferred
Preferred: Ability to obtain CSP or CHI certification

What we offer:

paid time off policies
health, dental, vision, life insurance
savings accounts
tuition reimbursement
paid volunteering
employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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