Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

JOB TITLE: Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 8:00 to 5:00

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida.  We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.  LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible to ensure that LCEC policies and practices comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations in addition to the implementation of organizational EH&S policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA), field and facilities safety compliance audits, coordinating/ assisting with environmental programs, safety training, participating in safety related meetings, assisting with incident investigations and providing periodic field compliance reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety. This position is also responsible for maintaining required records, preparing and compiling compliance reports, and documenting best practices. The EH&S Specialist will play a key role in driving engagement in a safety culture at LCEC.

Position Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization with a particular focus on employee engagement with safety.
• Identify needs, develop and coordinate EH&S programs to ensure the organization adheres to applicable Federal, State and Local regulations to include, but not limited to, OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as company policies and safety best practices.
• Develop and deliver effective EH&S training programs that satisfy legal requirements, eliminates workplace accidents/ incidents and reinforces a safety mindset throughout the organization.
• Facilitate and conduct EH&S training courses, including but not limited to: OSHA, DOT, MUTCD, Corporate EH&S, Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials & Waste.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, safety equipment inspections, compliance audits, Job Safety Analysis, risk assessments, root cause investigations and effect countermeasures.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene assessments (e.g. ergonomics, air sampling, noise audits etc.) to analyze and interpret data from employees and work environments.
• Coordinate and implement environmental programs as directed by the EH&S Program Manager to include ensuring that programs are both functional and compliant with regulatory requirements as well as assist with hazardous waste analysis, inspections and reports.
• Ensure safety orientation delivery for all employees and visiting contractors.
• Attend, lead and/or facilitate joint safety committee meetings; educate the committee on safety related best practices; provide practical and technical expertise advice and solutions.
• Provide emergency response to incidents or potential hazards to include accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Strongly support emergency response, storm restoration and business continuity initiatives.
• Strongly support safety program monitoring to include records maintenance and management; scheduling; material distribution, report writing and safety metrics monitoring and assist in the maintenance of various EH&S databases.
• Support the corporate and divisional vision, strategic initiatives, and objectives.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Apprenticeship; Completion of an electrical utility apprenticeship program. (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree Safety or related field such as Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Engineering (with a safety focus). (Preferred)

Experience

• 5+ to 7 Years Field experience in the electric utility industry. (Required)
• 7+ to 10 Years Safety experience in the electric utility industry. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations & safety best practices. (Required)
• Effective communications skills (verbal and written). (Required)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. (Required)
• Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint). (Required)
• Ability to work with information of a confidential nature with the highest integrity. (Required)
• Strong organizational and time management skills. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. (Required)
• Excellent driving record. (Required)
• Strong communication and influencing skills with all levels of the organization. (Required)
• Documented experience in conducting tailboard meetings, Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)and job hazard recognition documentation. (Required)
• Ability to focus and multitask under stringent timelines. (Required)
• Experience in conducting Health & Safety training, compliance audits and writing EHS reports. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid and in State Florida driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment). (Required)
• Professional certification such as CSP, CSHM or CUSP. within 1 Year (Required)
• Possess Forklift Lift Trainer Qualification. (Preferred)
• Possess Maintenance of Traffic (Intermediate Level) Qualification. (Preferred)

Candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications—such as those with advanced credentials, extensive related experience, or demonstrated expertise in key competencies—may be hired at a higher classification level, subject to departmental needs and budget.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Frequently,
  Walking Frequently,
  Sitting Frequently,
  Lifting Occasionally,
  Carrying Occasionally,
  Pushing Occasionally,
  Pulling Occasionally,
  Climbing Occasionally,
  Balancing Occasionally,
  Stooping Occasionally,
  Kneeling Occasionally,
  Crouching Occasionally,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Occasionally,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently,

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.