Senior Health & Safety Specialist Job at Veolia (Haworth)

Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Veolia

Location:
United States , Haworth

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

88000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Responsible for implementing and supporting the health, safety, security programs. Identifies and mitigates safety and security risks in support of business performance and reliability goals. Establishes, implements, and supports programs directed toward the continuous improvement of health, safety, and security objectives. Integrates of health, safety, and security objectives into operational functions. Provides regulatory expertise to strategize and maximize company position within health, safety and security programs and interaction with regulatory officials. Coordinates health, safety, and security programs with an emphasis placed on identification and communication of requirements to facility personnel. Provides input and support to all levels of the organization on safe work methods, practices, and the elimination of hazardous conditions. Provides support to all levels of the operations and departments and interacts with contractors during expansion projects as well. The role requires field presence including oversight, operational support, and direction for all HS&S programs.

Job Responsibility:

Identifies safety and 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 capital planning, performance modeling, operations, maintenance, engineering and customer operations, etc
Conducts safety site assessments and due diligence for CapEx and OpEx projects
Audits safety program implementation
Works closely with Managers and Supervisors in all departments 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 facility operations and maintenance practices
Supports the various Safety Committees
Provides input to the budget as it pertains to safety and security
Meets formally and informally with all departments to ensure plans are supported and all safety requirements are in place
Maintains safety record-keeping and reporting programs (i.e. OneEHS, injury reporting, OSHA logs, etc.)
Maintains a variety of records and documents, onsite and archived, for OSHA and other compliance purposes
Prepares reports for regulatory submittal as required
Maintains safety records including permits, compliance data, training records etc
Conducts facility inspections
Provides compliance status report to management
Works to develop necessary corrective actions and supports their implementation
Identifies, coordinates, and provides (instructor) 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 and for proper PPE requirements
Audits and measures the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs
Communicates the results to management
Designs and implements employee training programs in accordance with the training needs assessment on topics such as accident investigation, safety inspections, use of protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout tagout, respiratory protection, etc. and provides field coaching in the same
Conducts accident and incident investigations, performs root cause analysis, and recommends appropriate corrective actions
Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data
Maintains facility Safety Data Sheets
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
Reviews, updates, develops, and implements corporate HS&S standards, policies, and procedures
Prepares safety SOPs, site specific programs, etc as required
Prepares Alerts and Lesson Learned documents as required
Participates on the team for internal EH&S audits and acquisition due diligence as required
Is a required member of the Haworth WTP Emergency Response Team
Identifies and advances new technologies and innovations for health & safety
Participates in mandatory training and other programs

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent, with commensurate experience considered in lieu of degree requirements
3 years of experience with safety and security programs required
Utility or manufacturing industry experience preferred
Experience with State Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Police, etc.
Experience with Emergency Response Plan development and implementation, ICS trained
Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills
Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills
Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities
Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule
Ability to interact with all levels within the BU
Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides
Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines
Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively
Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with HSS incidents or emergencies
Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed)
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Construction project HSS oversight preferred
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis preferred
Working knowledge of operational aspects of Water and Wastewater facilities preferred
Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CHST, CIH, etc) preferred
OSHA 510 and 511 preferred
OSHA 500 and 501 Trainer preferred
Advanced emergency medical training (EMT, First Responder, etc) preferred
OSHA 30 completion preferred
CPR/AED Trainer preferred
Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment
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
Utility or manufacturing industry experience preferred
Construction project HSS oversight preferred
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis preferred
Working knowledge of operational aspects of Water and Wastewater facilities preferred
Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CHST, CIH, etc) preferred
OSHA 510 and 511 preferred
OSHA 500 and 501 Trainer preferred
Advanced emergency medical training (EMT, First Responder, etc) preferred
OSHA 30 completion preferred
CPR/AED Trainer preferred

What we offer:

Paid time off policies
health, dental, vision, life insurance
savings accounts
tuition reimbursement
paid volunteering
employer sponsored 401(k) plan
Sick leave – 56 hours
Observed Holidays – 11 days
Vacation – Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Veolia

Location:
United States , Haworth

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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