Job Description
COMPANY MISSION
Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing
pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation,
and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with
renewable natural gas fuel.
Our company is an essential business and we are hiring!
Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California
Benefits Offered - 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Depending on experience
"Denver, Colorado Applicants encouraged to apply"
Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist assists in the implementation
and maintenance of EHS policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance
with federal, state, and local regulations, including Cal/OSHA and OSHA
standards. This role supports operational teams in achieving a continuous
"audit-ready" state, conducts inspections, and drives corrective actions to
maintain regulatory compliance. The position reports directly to the Director of
EHS and works collaboratively under the functional guidance of the Senior EHS
Manager to align with strategic EHS initiatives and program execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Implement and maintain EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance with
Cal/OSHA Title 8, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
Support the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Hazard
Communication (HazCom) requirements, ensuring all sites maintain compliance and
documentation is current; perform annual reviews and updates per Cal/OSHA
standards.
Conduct technical site inspections and audits to verify compliance with
regulatory standards and company policies; document findings and coordinate
corrective actions. (Senior EHS Manager provides oversight; Coordinator assists
with documentation.)
Manage hazardous waste programs, including accumulation, storage, and disposal
in compliance with DTSC, CUPA, and other regulatory agencies; maintain manifests
and ensure compliance with accumulation time limits per Title 22 CCR.
Oversee Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance per OSHA 1910.1200, including
acquisition, review, and maintenance of SDS documentation.
Investigate EHS-related incidents and near misses, perform root cause analysis,
and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence; ensure timely reporting
of serious injuries and illnesses to Cal/OSHA and OSHA within required
timeframes.
Coordinate monthly safety meetings and annual emergency drills at all manned
sites, ensuring compliance with Cal/OSHA emergency preparedness standards and
that emergency action plans are communicated to all employees.
Assist with regulatory agency inspections and audits, acting as liaison and
ensuring prompt resolution of findings.
Support training compliance by ensuring technical accuracy of content and
verifying completion of required courses; ensure training meets Cal/OSHA
standards for PPE, emergency response, and hazard communication. (Coordinator
handles scheduling and recordkeeping).
Collaborate with the Senior EHS Manager to implement strategic initiatives and
continuous improvement projects across operations.
Assist the EHS Manager in maintaining the following:
- Contractor Databases (ProCore, ISN, Avetta)
- Bid review and compliance, including contract review and EHS compliance
- SharePoint site management for EHS, Safety, and Risk Management
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily
perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required
knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a health and safety role and a
bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related discipline. Equivalent
professional experience in health and safety may be substituted for the required
bachelor's degree. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally
recognized standards, and guidelines related to the position's specialized
environmental health and safety functions. Demonstrated experience in
recognizing, evaluating, and controlling environmental health and safety
hazards.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical
inference, plane and solid geometry fundamentals, and trigonometry. Ability to
apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
Computer Skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, specifically Word,
Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. Previous experience with Power BI, Power
Automate, and assigning training in a Learning Management System is a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
OSHA 30 Hour (Preferred)
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
behaviors:
Quality: Consistently produces high-quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough).
Strives to improve productivity, processes, and quality. Demonstrates strong
knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with
dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains a clean workspace, company equipment,
and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; perform the job safely.
Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally, and
in a timely manner.
Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately
informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to
say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses
knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure
quality is provided.
Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect,
courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and
professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, and models
collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customers and
other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.
Persistence: Develop workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence
in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.
Reliable: Respond in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven, and
trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments, and meets deadlines.
Accountable: Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets
attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.
Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and
committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things
done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information
and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss, and added
value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.
Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans
and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and
solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for
individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and
takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations.
Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of
a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct.
Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages
continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their
ideas. Helps others manage through change.
Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes
a sense of company pride. Displays a sense of pride in the department and its
contributions. Displays passion for the job.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet
to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or
hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety
guidelines.
Travel Requirements:
Willing to travel up to 25%
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the
safety guidelines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area