Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supports the identification and assessment of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) issues and continually improve performance through the implementation of programs focused on prevention. Supports EHS compliance activities including investigations, compliance, analysis, education, and training. Provide EHS expertise for daily operations and the development and promotion of related   policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Responsibility for emergency and hazard response activities. 
• Review and actively support all EHS investigations to ensure appropriate internal and external reporting, root cause and corrective action are implemented, follow-up to completion. 
• Monitor and actively participate in guidance on current and future production activities ensuring compliance with EHS acts and regulations.
• Monitor changes in EHS regulation and legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal environmental permits and licensing requirements; and liaise with management to ensure compliance and integrated into operation.
• Identification and development of EHS education, and delivery of training and required certification.
• Ensure regular EHS inspections are taking place and follow up action is taken. 
• Develop and deliver EHS initiatives to continuously improve policy and programs.
• Provide EHS evaluation and support for product and facility initiatives. Prepare detailed reports, recommendations, and proposals.
• Monitor and assess occupational exposures from the various processes conducted at New Flyer.
• Implement and monitor elements of the waste management system. Maintain monitoring and reporting requirements of air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste disposal, storage tanks, storm water permitting, Chemical purchase/storage, and water discharge programs. 
• Provide and maintain accurate statistical data, reports, and analysis of EHS conditions in support of reduction goals.
• Maintain registration requirements ISO 14001/45001.
• Support ME/Production Laser Safety Officer (LSO) to ensure Laser Safety program is maintained.
• Support satellite facilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Support safety related meetings and Internal audits as required.
• Member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). 
• Comply with all federal, state, and local occupational safety and health rules and regulations, New Flyer of America management.
• Knowledge of OSHA, and Alabama Workers Compensation
• Knowledge of general industrial hygiene
• Knowledge of First Aid/CPR/AED
• Knowledge of planning, conducting and tracking EHS compliance and hazard assessments
• Knowledge of JSA, JHA and GAP analysis
• Knowledge of planning, creating and delivering EHS training

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY: 

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.