Safety Specialist

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring a workplace complies with all applicable EHS regulations by conducting audits, developing safety plans, training employees on proper procedures, and actively identifying and mitigating potential hazards to protect employee health and the environment, all while adhering to federal, state, and local laws. The incumbent will investigate incidents to prevent future occurrences, aiming to minimize workplace hazards to maintain a culture of safety within the organization and support the implementation of EHS programs.

Principal Responsibilities

• Cultivate a strong understanding of the day-to-day operating requirements of the assigned area, seeking opportunities to continually improve local EHS culture, customer safety & service, and operations efficiency.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local Environmental Health and safety (EHS) regulations for the assigned area, BU, and/or division (s).
• Support assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training.
• Advise supervisors and employees regarding all EHS programs, exposure identification, monthly housekeeping, inspections of facilities and equipment, and identification, classification, and reporting of incidents and potential hazards and risks.
• Lead, coordinate and participate in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division.
• Collaborate with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals.
• Assist division management in coordinating required environmental data collection activities, field inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to comply with air and water pollution permits and all federal, state, and local environmental protection agencies' rules and regulations.
• Ensure all databases are maintained with accuracy and up-to-date information, holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements.
• Schedule and attend (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing. Review resulting documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance.
• Knowledge of the waste industry or a subscription-based industry.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and hazard analysis skills.
• Proficient in developing and managing injury/illness case management programs.
• Familiarity with investigating incidents and using root cause analysis techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence in a highly matrixed environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, organization, and deliverables, including driving projects to completion in accordance with established timelines.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience is a safety related position.
• Valid driver's license.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $75,100.00 to $103,300.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Strategy

Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers' specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

Sustainability Innovation

Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

Recent Recognition

• Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global