Southeast Regional Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Number: 5131

External Description:

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

Carrier’s North America Field Business is seeking an EH&S Specialist for our U.S Southeast Region.  This position is responsible for the auditing, coordination and facilitation of EH&S policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Carrier standards. Our functional purpose is to support Carrier’s mission by creating business value through sustainable, world-class EH&S solutions. The role is based out of the Kennesaw, GA office. Coverage is the US Southeast from Virginia to Florida, with travel up to 75%. This role will report to the EH&S Associate Director, Americas Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Leadership Team in achieving regional operations success.
• Provide support for other Company teams as needed and directed, including North America and Carrier Enterprise EHS support.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and measurement of EHS programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures in alignment with Corporate and Business expectations.
• Provide continual improvement opportunities through auditing, inspection and training events and facilitation support for these activities.
• Visit markets and job sites on a regular basis to ensure effective implementation of EHS processes and programs. Identify existing or potential risks and hazards. Assist with corrective action activities for timely closeout.
• Provide program administration support for the region and assist on the development and update of programs.
• Foster a culture of incident, stop work and near miss reporting. Assist in investigation, root cause analysis and action planning to prevent future occurrences. Assist in bringing best practices to the region.
• Facilitate EHS training and orientation as needed. Assist in identifying EHS related training requirements for associates and support processes to ensure training effectiveness and compliance.
• Ensure regional markets are maintaining all EHS related records in compliance with local, state, and national requirements or any other regulatory agency rules and regulations.
• Assist with contractor and subcontractor management by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing job sites on a regular basis.
• Participate on business teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures, projects, campaigns, committees.
• Coach/mentor employees on safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management. Lead by example.
• Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern.
• Review and approve safety data sheets, and new chemical request process.
• Participate on teams/committees to identify and implement EHS and sustainability improvements.
• Support other Carrier regions as needed and directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of practical environmental health and safety experience
• Willingness to travel up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized Certification in Environmental, Safety or Health, Risk Management such as CIH, CSP, etc.
• Previous experience in field business operation and safety programs. Multi-site coordination and travel.
• Strong computer skill in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and EHS related data management systems (i.e. Enablon).
• Ability to develop training content and deliver in-person and digitally.
• Demonstrated success in motivating, engaging, and influencing others.
• Demonstrated ability to research, present findings and facilitate.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.

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Job Number: 30144102

Community / Marketing Title: Southeast Regional Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Location_formattedLocationLong: Georgia, US