Sr. Specialist, EHS

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TX - Houston, 8590 West Tidwelltime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R429072

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day.

If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
** Job Summary
** Responsible for providing oversight for the implementation of the organization’s environment, health and safety (EHS) programs at multiple locations. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, analyzing and controlling workplace and community environments. Design programs and procedures to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

Apply appropriate sensitivity level for employees and customers when handling insurance claims for Workers' Compensation, auto and general liability. Administer major programs ex. confined space, fall protection, set local environmental health and safety goals as well as loss control strategy. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.
** Job Description
** Core Responsibilities  Program and Policy Development  Recommends changes to processes, incorporating good EHS practices and training, in areas such as PPE, equipment use, used equipment and waste management, spill prevention.  Program Implementation  Leads the implementation of EHS compliance programs in areas such as emergency preparedness, spill prevention, universal waste, ladder safety, defensive driving, aerial lift, electrical safety, PPE, hazardous material handling, emergency response and life safety.  

Reviews and offers suggestions for the selection of health and safety equipment to maintain and improve the company's health and safety programs.  Oversees the development, update and roll-out of EHS procedures in areas such as ergonomics, illness and injury prevention and building safety.  Implement and track programs to reduce environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction/recycling, idle-time reduction.  Prepares content for use in EHS training programs.  

Inputs and reviews data in EHS system. May also function as EHS system SME.  Collaboration and Internal Reporting  Provides guidance for and leads EHS committees to improve the effectiveness of EHS processes.  Using data from company databases and metrics, prepares presentations for, and conducts EHS meetings for frontline employees and peer work groups.  Recommends, reviews and tracks corrective action to closure where EHS opportunities exist.  

Proactively identifies risks and opportunities for safety or environmental improvement.  Works with employees to ensure standard tools and equipment minimize risks to health and safety.  Works independently under the direction of supervisor.  Subject Matter Expertise  Evaluates both office and technician ergonomics and recommends approaches and improvements.  Researches federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as needed. Acts in an advisory capacity on regulatory compliance matters.  

Facilitates compliance with federal, state and local EHS regulations, and interacts with regulatory agencies, as appropriate.  Assessments and Investigations  Conducts field safety observations (FSO) on technicians and participates in ride-outs with supervisors while they are performing FSOs.  Uses existing EHS Management…