Sr. EHS Specialist - USABB

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Waukegan, IL
Senior level
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The Role
The Sr. EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing EHS policies in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, conducting facility audits, providing training on hazardous materials, and managing hazardous waste. They support business operations and develop sustainability processes to enhance EHS programs while mentoring junior EHS specialists.
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Job Summary

Responsible for taking part in establishing and implementing organization policies and procedures in regards to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures by carrying out and analyzing regular facility audits. Provide information and training in emergency response procedures, hazardous material handling, and industrial hygiene policies. Manage the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

  • Serves as resource and subject matter expert for internal and external customers in matters of environmental health, safety and DOT concerns.
  • Actively supports business in all operational, greenfield growth and acquisitive growth including due diligence and integration-related activities.
  • Develops sustainable processes to determine the effectiveness of the EHS programs and training materials; drives cost out measures and ensures compliance.
  • Plans, promotes, organizes, directs and audits EHS related activities and operations to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures.
  • Serves as subject matter expert on all Hazard Materials Compliance issues.
  • May monitor and mentor EHS specialists.

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Nature and Scope

  • Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
  • Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
  • May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

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Work Environment

  • Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

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Education and Experience

  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The Company
Atlanta, GA
11,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

HD Supply is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. Our industry-leading businesses provide a broad range of products, services and solutions to professional customers in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), infrastructure, and non-residential and residential construction markets.

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