[Hiring] Specialist, EH&S Generalist @Carrier

Role Description

Carrier’s North America Field Business is seeking an EH&S Specialist for our U.S. West 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.

• 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 maintain 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 with 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 with teams/committees to identify and implement EHS and sustainability improvements.
• Support other Carrier regions as needed and directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 + years of practical environmental health and safety experience
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 50%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave:
  • Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
  • Paid sick days, up to 5 days
  • Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
  • Paid holidays, up to 13 days
  • Birth and adoption leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family and medical leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Military leave
  • Purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance