EHS Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Environment Health and Safety (EHS) 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:

• Cultivates 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.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations for the assigned area, BU, and/or division (s).
• Supports assigned locations in executing EHS Management Systems, Serious Injury and Prevention initiatives, and EHS Absolutes through education and training.
• Advises 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.
• Leads, coordinates and participates in incident investigations and follow-up incident reporting for the division.
• Collaborates with operations and functional leaders to define a roadmap towards EHS goals."
• Assists 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 accurate and up-to-date information, holding Division staff accountable for keeping data and reporting compliant per industry requirements.
• Schedules and attends (or assist in facilitating) required inspections and employee testing. Reviews resulting in documentation to assure noted issues are clear and concise.
• Helps ensure compliance with DOT regulations, providing regulatory support and guidance to operations and leadership teams.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

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.
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis capabilities.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques
• Ability to influence in a highly matrixed environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-4 years of experience in EHS program development, safety management, and implementation.

$93,920.00 - $140,880.00

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).

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

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. This innovative site processes 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.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

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