EHS Specialist

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices

Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers to increase awareness and promote adherence to safety protocols

Foster and comply with procedures for reporting and investigating EHS incidents, including near-misses, accidents, and environmental spills

Coordinate with management and supervisors to ensure compliance with EHS framework or ISO standards where applicable

Lead incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence

Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities, worksites, and equipment to assess compliance with EHS regulations and company standards

Support customer EHS inquiries and discussions as they are related to conduct of Veolia activities

Lead / Assist in special projects as assigned including risk reduction initiatives, Gensuite management, and internal program audits

Collaborate and coach business team members to create a culture where inclusion and diversity are valued

The EHS Specialist Must

Have a strong health and safety background

Be skilled at coaching and communicating EHS requirements to all levels of the organization

Be able to partner and influence across functional teams

Be able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgement while adapting to dynamic business & industry situations

Be a considerate listener and clearly communicate ideas and solutions in a professional manner

Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members

Have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences

Have willingness to travel as needed to visit worksites and support team members

Have experience with root cause analysis methods (Apollo, FMEA, Bow-tie, Fishbone, Tap Root, etc.)

Have demonstrated EHS risk recognition and auditing skills (project / field work)

Core Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, science or technical field

3-5 years in EHS Administration or support positions

Strong observational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong Written and Verbal communication skills

Routine travel required

Useful Skills and Abilities

Transformational leadership to coach and guide leaders to have meaningful safety conversations

Communicating EHS expectations effectively through leveraging of technical and business proficiency with client stakeholders, sub-contractors and internal project team members

Removing obstacles or guiding the projects, engineering and services team to remove obstacles to ensure work proceeds with a high level of safety standards and awareness

Building a trusting EHS culture where concerns can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on results and problem solving

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

Ready to advance your leadership career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.