EHS Lead

What this job involves : The EHS Lead is accountable for providing leadership and guidance to achieve world-class EHS performance. They will offer advice to the JLL management team regarding workplace safety, assess potential hazardous situations and environmental impacts, conduct accident investigations, and site inspections, and ensure that JLL complies with all statutory and client requirements . The main responsibility of this role is to develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve proactive Health and Safety programs. The ultimate goal is to foster a cultural transformation towards zero incidents and injuries.

The EHS Leadr will also review programs, policies, plans, and specifications to ensure that EHS compliance issues are effectively addressed. It is crucial for the individual in this position to stay well-informed and up to date on federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Moreover, they will provide guidance to the local Site Leadership Team to ensure compliance with these requirements.

What your day-to-day will look like :

• Evaluates and identifies standards and controls for safety and health hazards.
• Monitors compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Provides day-to-day health, safety, industrial hygiene and environmental support and guidance / solutions to facility personnel to maintain a safe work environment consistent with company policy and state and federal regulations. Lab safety experience is a plus.
• Performs EHS inspection audits and reviews investigation reports to ensure that corrective & preventive actions will eliminate recurrence.
• Responsible for injury reporting, investigating and a tracking system along with associated involvement in workers compensation activities.
• Responsible for classroom training programs in terms of scheduling and conducting training – LO / TO, CSE, Fall Protection, Forklift and Aerial Lift.
• Reviews and approves JHAs / PTPs to maintain a consistent safe work environment. May support the development of JHAs as needed.
• Create site-specific safety procedures or work instructions to align with JLL and / or BMS expectations.
• Assist in the assurance of compliance with internal and client related audit programs and expectations.
• Drive the implementation of programs and initiatives necessary to foster a strong EHS culture.
• Proven track record of success executing high hazard prevention programs; specifically : LO / TO, electrical safety, confined space entry and work at heights.
• Completes and reviews legal requirements and risk assessments on a regular basis to identify and manage compliance and hazards.
• Responsible for some 3rd party contractors to ensure compliance with BMS Standards.
• Responsible to review annual EHS programs.
• Responsible to manage all EHS programs as it relates to JLL staff and subcontractors.
• Lead and develop an EHS Specialist. Set and communicate clear expectations and ensure quality execution of standard work and client requirements.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data; prepares comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
• Continually re-evaluate the current programs and initiatives and analyze available metrics with the intent to proactively identify gaps and refine and enhance existing EHS platform.
• Provide for EHS performance data contributing to account wide EHS performance dashboard.
• Relationship Management.
• Clear understanding and articulation of Safety Management Systems – leadership commitment, accountability, effective communication, auditing and performance metrics.
• Develops strong working relationships with site Management.
• Maintain liaison with client EHS organization to ensure that EHS problems are identified, and solutions coordinated.
• Coordinate / support and track response to routine and emergency air quality (IAQ) / mold / environmental events.
• Assist in execution of client storm-water management programs. Conduct regular inspections as part of site permit requirements.

Required Qualifications :

Skills Required

Site Inspections, Electrical Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management Systems, training programs