Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Environmental Health and Safety

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for managing the development and consistent implementation of safety, health, and environmental compliance programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and develop EHS programs for the portfolio as needed.

• Lead team of Health & Safety professionals to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations along with client requirements.

• Develop Environmental Health & Safety vision, strategy and policies including T5FM’s Electrical Safety

• Work Program (ESWP) and ensure employee engagement for a successful implementation.

• Develop effective EHS and ESW programs, analyze performance data, and adjust programs as needed to foster a culture of continuous improvements.

• Implement subcontractor safety management program to include EHS orientation, ongoing evaluation, and jobsite observations.

• Coordinate the implementation of company initiatives including contract deliverables, traffic/vehicle and electrical safety, and health initiatives.

• Develop predictive risk analysis program to identify hazards and provide preventative actions to mitigate potential health and safety concerns.

• Determine appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance against targets and objectives.

• Deploy safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental processes which demonstrate continuous improvement towards preventing accidents, eliminating hazards, and minimizing environmental impact. • Oversee inspections, audits, and site reviews with clients and regulatory and security agencies at the local and state level.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, required

• 5+ years of EH&S compliance experience, required

• 2+ years of managerial experience leading teams, required • Certification as a CSP, CIH, CPEA, or CHMM, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Thorough understanding of all relevant safety rules and regulations

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees to achieve long term vision while adjusting to daily challenges.

• Ability to challenge, explain, and defend safety programs with diplomacy.

• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and ability to coach and train others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
• Ability to pick-up minimum 60 lbs.
• Ability to reach with both hands and arms
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects
• Ability to smell, talk and hear
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
• Ability to work inside and outside

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.