Think Cosmopolitan: we’re all about the home. Owned by Romain and Kim Dubus, we’re a small family business expending at a fast pace, the goal of the team is inspiring folks from all walks of life to take ownership of their spaces & create value where they’re planted.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and maintain site specific safety policies and programs including: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
• Develop, implement and maintain occupational safety & health programs per regulatory requirements
• Consult with site management to develop, determine implementation schedule, and operational requirements related to the site specific safety policies
• Develop a proactive approach and plan to preventing and solving workplace safety issues
• Complete job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Provide regulatory guidance and safety support for site hazardous operations, working at heights (fall protection), Process Safety Management (PSM), energized electrical work
• Review operational and infrastructure designs to identify occupational safety & health requirements
• Develop and implement field monitoring of employee, recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees’ exposure to chemical, physical work hazards
• Perform safety compliance and due diligence audits which will consider facilities, machinery, and safety equipment. All safety programs will be reviewed during these audits including but not limited to: personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, fall protection, lock out/tag out, and hearing conservation
• Develop and implement a corrective action system for deficiencies identified during due diligence audits
• In collaboration with management and EHS staff, develop and implement reasonable disciplinary measures for employees that are not following site safety policies
• Complete and maintain all required safety logs and reports, submit reports of performance as requested
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures. Report findings to management as appropriate and track documented corrective actions
• Purchase and maintain site personal protective equipment
• Develop, implement, and maintain site specific environmental policies and programs: Assist in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including waste characterization, profiling, documenting, reporting, and disposal coordination
• Respond to and document spills as required by the Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC) plan
• Develop and submit permits and perform inspections, monitoring and reporting as required by local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Assist in the performance of inspections, monitoring, and reporting as required by local/state and federal air quality regulations
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits periodically which will include but not be limited to: Air, Wastewater, Storm water, and Hazardous Waste/Materials Management programs
• In collaboration with management and EHS staff, develop and implement a corrective action implementation program in order to ensure that any deficiencies identified during the audits or daily operations are addressed in a timely manner
• Assist in environmental mitigation efforts as required by regulations or agreement
• Assist in the review and interpretation of new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide input regarding applicability and implementation
• Develop community relationships with local, state, and federal entities such as: police departments, police chiefs, emergency medical teams, and city officials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Must have 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge in interpreting and applying Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state and local safety in transportation and environmental regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of environmental hazards and safety disciplines with experience in safety, environmental compliance and industrial hygiene
• Knowledge of specific federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Relevant regulatory regulations and agencies in: 29 CRF 1910, 40 CRF, OSHA, EPA, CEPA, EPCRA/CERCLA
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Intermediate skills in Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to work in a high-concentration and high-stress environment
• Willing to work significant overtime when needed

Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (323) 747-8207.