A History of Industry Leadership
Environmentally sound treatment and disposal of radioactive and hazardous wastes is an essential service provided by only a few companies in the United States. US Ecology, a subsidiary of American Ecology Corporation (Nasdaq: ECOL) has provided radioactive waste services since 1952, and hazardous waste services since 1968.
US Ecology is the nation’s most comprehensive supplier of cost-effective treatment and disposal services for low-level radioactive wastes, hazardous and PCB wastes and naturally occurring, accelerator produced and exempt radioactive materials. US Ecology takes pride in its excellent regulatory compliance record and long history of industry leadership.
Safety Commitment
All four company sites participate in OSHA VPP or SHARP safety programs.
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Job Description/Requirements
US ECOLOGY TEXAS, a leader in the waste disposal industry is seeking a Health &Safety Specialist to facilitate the Health & Safety program(s) at our facility in Robstown, TX. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the planning and direction of safety and health programs and establishing the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment by performing the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assisting EHS manager as directed.
• Inspects facility to identify existing or potential physical and health hazards, and to ensure company activities are conducted in a safe manner, according to company, industry and regulatory (e.g.; OSHA) safety and health standards.
• Inspects site, machines and equipment for accident prevention devices.
• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment such as glasses, helmets, goggles, respirators, and clothing.
• Trains employees in health and safety matters.
• Inspects specified areas for fire prevention equipment and other safety and first aid supplies.
• Tests working areas for noise, toxic, and other hazards.
• Prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Compiles and submits reports required by regulatory agencies and company management.
• Investigates accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program.
• Works with employees to obtain compliance with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Updates manuals and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness.
• Maintains ordering and distributing of safety equipment, uniforms and supplies.
• Maintains health and safety library and training resources
• Demonstrates use of safety equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a scientific field or a combinations of relevant education (Associate’s degree) with a minimum of 18 months of specialty education/training in the field of occupational health and safety, plus one to two years of experience in related work or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common regulatory, scientific and technical journals and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
US Ecology Texas, an American Ecology Company, offers a competitive salary and benefits program. We are an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We value and promote diversity and a drug free work environment in which differences are respected and employees are treated fairly. As a condition of employment, the selected applicant will be subject to the Company’s Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy.
Please submit resume with salary history to:
Human Resources PO Box 307 Robstown, TX 78380,
lbennett@ usecology.com
Fax: 361-387-9373
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Overview
Company:
U S Ecology Texas
Job Type:
Environmental Services
Location:
Robstown, TX 78380
Commitment:
Full-Time
Employee Type:
Employee
Salary Type:
Annual Salary
Req'd Education/Training:
Bachelor's Degree
Req'd Experience:
1+ to 3 Years
Travel Amount:
Negligible
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Lois Bennett
Contact Fax:
361-387-9373
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