Senior Safety Specialist

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist, you will implement plans and procedures to achieve the team’s objectives to ensure a safe working environment for employees to deliver high-quality projects effectively. You will perform routine EHS assignments according to established guidelines while using knowledge of the organization, processes, and procedures to develop solutions in non-standard situations. You will advise technical teams and leadership on daily EHS matters and provide solutions for complex matters. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, workers compensation management, ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, contracts, and technical procedures. Overnight travel may be required up to 30%.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE, North Kansas City, MO, or Overland Park, KS office locations.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Driving the evolution of a “Safety Always” culture, putting people’s health and safety at the forefront.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring others at all levels around safe behaviors and culture. 

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Self-starter, strong organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• An in-depth EHS expertise to collaborate with teams on client and project pursuits developing winning safe work environment approaches across multiple industry and market types.
• Knowledge of the latest safety environment trends and practices for continuous improvement in multiple work environment types.
• Independently provides solutions to resolve complex situations related to the EHS matters.
• Develops and updates safety programs, related policies, and procedures utilizing latest metrics, trend data and industry best practice methods  
• Experience in developing and leading environment health and safety training.
• Strong, professional presentation skills for communicating to a variety of audiences at all different levels.
• Advanced knowledge of EHS intelligence information, industry best practices, cultural growth methods
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance regulations federal and industry specific as well as state variations
• Proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) as well as web-based programs.
• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, CPR, AED, OSHA 500 Authorized Instructor (Construction), and First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor certifications required. 
• ASP/CSP credentials or equivalent preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree in safety management, business, or a related area is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety with a variety of industry types and leadership responsibilities. 

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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