Job Title: Safety and Environmental Specialist
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Starting Compensation Range: $79,000 - $101,000 per year
The Safety and Environmental Specialist works closely with the EHS team to implement and coordinate and further the safety, health, and environmental program of all of Carter Machinery's locations and departments.
Requirements for the Safety & Environmental Specialist position include:- Intermediate to advanced skills in computer-based technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
- Must be able to learn environmental, health, and safety concepts and provide expertise to branches
- Must be able to quickly evaluate facts and maintain good judgment when making decisions
- Must possess ability to develop safety policies and procedures to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations
- Must be able to assist the EHS Team in addressing specific reporting and recordkeeping of regulatory agencies
- Must be willing to work extra hours, including days, nights, and/or weekends to meet business demands
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
- Requires strong organizational skills
- Must have an excellent driving record
- Extensive travel within Carter Machinery's geographical footprint, required
- Promote a positive customer experience
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Seeking Candidates with: - Minimum five years' occupation safety and health experience
- Experience leading others in achieving environmental, health, and safety program excellence on a company level
- Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field, preferred
Physical Requirements: - Required to sit and talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
