Sims Metal is hiring: Sr. Environmental Health Safety Specialist in Jersey City

Job Description: Sims Metal, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization with excellent company culture, and fantastic people to work with is currently looking to hire an experienced EHS professional. We are in search of an EHS Professional with the ability to direct a successful EHS program for our NY/NJ locations. A typical schedule includes working in our Claremont, NJ facility 70-80% of the time. Other time spent includes occasional travel to the Bronx, Queens, and Port Newark as needed. The position works closely with Operations and reports to the EHS Partner-East Region. This candidate must be a self-starter with good decision-making skills, and a history of program implementation, inspection, auditing, training, and incident investigation. Purpose of Role To advise, coach, and mentor site supervision and leadership, providing upskilling to increase understanding and quality of EHS deliverables, continuous improvement, and oversight of performance. To guide in critical risk incident management and investigation, inspection and training oversight, and drive consistent EHS-related communications through site leadership and supervisor engagement. Principal Accountabilities Assist with implementation and understanding of EHS Standard requirements, local regulations, site procedures, and initiatives as directed Manage data utilizing the EHS Data Management System to ensure consistent record keeping of events and incidents, in order to learn from trend analysis. Investigate significant EHS non-conformances or incidents, and identify and communicate corrective actions Support the development of corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities. Participate in applicable internal and external audits and take appropriate corrective actions Drive quality reporting requirements through upskilling of report authors. Support the facilitation of EHS training Ensure the maintenance of employee EHS files Provide EHS information to customers and vendors as requested Participate whenever possible in EHS meetings and engage with personnel, providing feedback to supervision on EHS-related communications and opportunities to improve. Support the management of workers’ compensation, injury management, and return-to-work and rehabilitation police and processes, where required Support the management of the Drug & Alcohol Program, scheduling and reviewing employment-related physicals, and conducting new hire training, where required Support training and performance-management initiatives by trialing content with end users and providing feedback to EHS leadership. Demonstrate personal responsibility for all EHS policies, procedures, and initiatives Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to the job Support training and performance-management initiatives Experience / Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Min. of 2-5 years experience in warehouse/manufacturing/industrial environment, having site-wide responsibility for safety and health issues, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience implementing workplace health and safety regulations and standards and working with authorities involved in workplace health and safety oversight Supervisory and training experience relating to job performance and safety on the job preferred May include technical and/or professional certifications Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industries, preferred Skills Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data management systems. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and presentation skills Ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals at multiple levels Ability to manage change and adapt to ensure continual success Self-starter with a high level of resilience and ability to work independently with limited direction Excellent attention to detail and organizational, analytical, and time-management skills Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment. A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. Find Out More… Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.