Corporate Health and Safety Systems Leader

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, or Not at All.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Corporate Health & Safety Systems Leader Leads, develops, and supports the health and safety programs of the company. Oversees conformance with federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations and company policies. Leads in the achievement of improved safety performance in conjunction with company management. Leads the corporate industrial hygiene process, supporting sites in developing industrial hygiene plans and managing risk of chemical, environmental, radioactive and biological hazards. Develops and maintains strong ties with locational leadership and safety personnel regarding implementation of corporate safety programs. Provides technical leadership and guidance to all departments when required regarding health and safety questions / issues.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
• Working under the direction of the Director of Health & Safety, partner with the Arcwood site safety personnel, Executive Safety Committee, and company leaders to identify and deploy solutions that reduce occupational exposures and drive positive improvements in critical metrics.
• Leads serious injury prevention efforts, processes and audits around transportation incidents.
• Create a culture of safe work through driver safety training, incident prevention, safety campaigns, and driver/manager accountability.
• Utilize and maintain technological tools to monitor driver performance and safety.
• Use data gathered to coach employees towards desired behaviors.
• Supports the design and implementation stages of cultural and behavioral safety review programs.
• Designs processes that help identify gaps, overlaps and replication opportunities to be communicated and fed into strategic plans.
• Plans, directs and manages the safety programs/processes and policies as needed to meet corporate goals and objectives.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards and safety best practices.
• Provides onsite support for Arcwood locations.
• Audit locations to ensure conformance with health, safety, and environmental requirements and corporate policies.
• Identify corrective and preventive action needs through audits, incident investigations, and observation / data trending.
• Audit equipment to ensure all company vehicles are safe, reliable, and meet operational requirements.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, project teams, customers, regulators, contractors.
• Leads or assist with the vehicle crash property damage claims/insurance process.
• Represent the company with OSHA and other regulatory officials regarding inspections and investigations.
• Travel up to 50%

Education:

• Four-year college degree (required)
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• CSP (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of Eight years' experience working in health and safety (required)
• Strong abilities and experience with transportation/fleet safety (required)

Competencies:

• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.

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