Regional Safety Specialist
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Title
Regional Safety Specialist

Job Description Summary
The Regional Safety Specialist is responsible for providing direction and support for all EH&S activities, including implementation, monitoring, and review of C&W compliance/performance.

This role will travel up to 50% of the time mainly in the Columbus and Cleveland markets, subject to change.

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000, based on experience.
Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create, manage and lead the deployment of C&W's EH&S programs across the US, to ensure safety is part of day-to-day operations at each site within the Asset Services
• Effectively communicate C&W's safety culture and operating philosophies
• Assist in the identification of possible losses; evaluate the risk in such loss exposure; develop and implement a plan to correct or prevent a loss; and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness
• Maintain and update as needed SOP's for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day to day training
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected. Coordinate with Regional Engineering Leaders and site management on deficiencies and monthly safety inspections
• Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements
• Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, report and manage the corrective actions
• Support Workers Compensation (WC) claims tracking, investigation, and management process
• Liaise with WC Program Manager and benefits group on all aspects of injury management and rehabilitation
• Support compliance with all EH&S record keeping requirements, including corporate and regulatory compliance/program documentation, e.g., auditing, training, medical, and OSHA records
• Participate in site inspections and third-party audits to assure/verify regional compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations
• Travel to corporate and management offices as required
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the online safety training platform meets industry standards and OSHA requirements
• Collaborate with other service lines and global EH&S to implement programs and initiatives employed across C&W
• Review Policies & Procedures process specific to EH&S, as well as support sites in preparation of their manuals for Emergency Procedures and Tenant Emergency Procedures
• Develop standards and processes related to common environmental issues in commercial buildings such as asbestos, fuel oil storage tank management, indoor air quality, mold remediation and water intrusion
• Attend new business presentations to discuss relevant EH&S topics

KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Negotiation Skills
3. Organization Skills
4. Time Management Skills
5. Problem Solving/Analysis
6. Initiative

IMPORTANT EDUCATION
• BA/BS in Safety, Engineering or related sciences preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years' experience in Environmental Health and Safety

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• Safety Certification (CSP or CIH) preferred
• Demonstrable success in Systems Management across multiple accounts/sites
• Subject Matter Expertise in EHS and relevant US Standards
• Well versed in OH&S legislation and regulation
• Well-developed research and report writing skills
• Sound Investigative and Auditing skills supported by formal training

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 85% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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