Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Pay: $85,000-$140,000/year.

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Environmental Health and Safety Engineer to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 675 Los Esteros Road, San Jose CA and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer to provide support to one or more facilities. This role’s main function will revolve around making sure employees and facilities follow Environmental Health and Safety Regulations as well as providing training for employees on procedures and best practices. Must have interpersonal skills to communicate with manager and staff employees.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enforce environmental health and safety policies to continue a strong culture of health and safety.
• Conduct trainings to stay in compliance and help with accident prevention for one or more GreenWaste facilities.
• Implement policies that eliminate workplace hazards.
• Oversee Environmental Compliance for one or more facilities.
• Conduct post-accident investigations.
• Perform inspections of facilities to ensure safety regulations and safe maintenance practices are being followed and are up to date.
• Work with maintenance team to develop Standard Operating Procedures for maintenance activities.
• Assist in facility troubleshooting as needed to ensure employee safety.
• Manage inventory of Safety Supplies.
• Stay up to date with employee work status reports.
• Assist with onsite projects as the safety lead and observe work to ensure safety procedures are practiced.
• Track accident investigations, meetings, inspections via online database. Example – Microsoft SharePoint / One Note or similar platform.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and teach
• Great attention to detail
• Goal oriented
• High ethical standards
• Self-motivated
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to manage your time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and escalate appropriately
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety

Qualifications:

• 1 year work experience in the industrial or waste management sectors is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Must maintain a California driver's license and an acceptable DMV record.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Language Skill:

• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold weather.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift 75 lbs.
• Frequent bending and twisting.
• Constant climbing ladders, in and out of equipment.

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday work. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment and start/end time based on the operational needs.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state , and/ or local laws.

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