Clean Harbors in Linden, NJ is looking for a Health and Safety Rep to join their safety conscious team! The Health and Safety Representative is responsible to provide complete, thorough, and professional health, safety and environmental advice within the corporation, including providing effective recommendations based on legislation, education, training, and industry best practices for assigned sites, regions, divisions, and/or corporate entities, and to promote a positive safety culture while continually anticipating, and assessing, safety and health hazards that may be encountered to ensure that risks are effectively eliminated or controlled. Responsible to work as a team member to assist and guide Company management and employees with the compliance demands of the corporate health and safety program, the client’s safety program, and governing workplace or Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and to drive corrective actions, initiate health and safety system enhancements, facilitate training, write policy and procedures, provide essential information during emergencies, and maintain safety program administrative records suitable for audit purposes for the projects or sites for which they are assigned.
Position requires employee to be in the field 90% on the time.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Willing to work in the field 90% of the time;
- High School + specialized training or 1 year college;
- Able to pursue certification in at least one of the following disciplines: Safety Professional (CRSP/ CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH);
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Health and Safety environment;
- Must have Confined Space Training/ Experience;
- Must have Valid Drivers License;
- TWIC card preferred;
- Strong interpersonal and oral / written communication and presentation skills;
- Understand employee/employer personal information privacy obligations;
- Excellent listening skills;
- Customer focus;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks;
- Strong time management and work prioritization skills; detail oriented;
- Able to work under time pressure while ensuring worker safety is always given first priority;
- Able to work and make decisions independently or in groups;
- Strong change management skills;
- Able to work with little or no direct supervision and as a member of a team;
- Attention to detail;
- Investigative process skills;
- Basic safety training skills;
- Occupational Safety and Health standards knowledge;
- Excellent Health and Safety Leadership and Motivational skills;
- Basic math skills;
- Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of associated safety equipment;
- Broad managerial skill set;
- Able to provide effective recommendations based on legislation, education, training, and industry best practices;
- Able to make safety conscious decisions when asked for safety information
- Excellent knowledge of Federal and State/ provincials safety and health regulations;
- Shall also be experienced with jurisdictional Occupational Safety and Health Legislation, workers compensation case management, safety training and implementation;
- Specialized training COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist) - USA operations NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer);
- PC Skills: MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills; Technical and safety-related skills are critical;
- Knowledge of respective Federal (i.e., OSHA), Provincial and/ or State Occupational Safety and Health Regulations;
- Ability to work day shifts or night shifts.
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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.
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/ .
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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