Sr. EHS Specialist

Job Title

Sr. EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary

This role will support a key Global Occupier Services (GOS) client account in North America. The role reports to the Global EHS Manager. The Senior EHS Specialist will support the implementation of Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, and policies, within the assigned Cushman & Wakefield’s (C&W) account. The goal of this role is to ensure that the facilities comply with all relevant regulations, align with the client’s safety culture, and that all employees are safe

Job Description

Assists in the establishment and provision of an environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) program for all C&W personnel and C&W third-party providers aligned with the Client’s EH&S program and requirements.  

o    Advises Client on EH&S issues. 

o    Engages field operations with tactical execution of EHS programs and systems. 

o    Evaluate potentially hazardous situation/s and ensure C&W personnel and C&W third-party providers comply with all regulatory requirements. 

o    Administers processes in alignment with the client’s EHS Management System. 

o    Drive safety culture with C&W personnel, contractors, and subcontractor environments. 

o    Program manages the account’s AED maintenance program. Ensures territories are providing required oversight to include monthly visual checks and ensures Teams are coordinating any necessary repairs. 

o    Actively participate in Client Safety Committee meetings and complete subsequently assigned action items associated with C&W’s operational responsibilities. 

o    Identifies risk associated with the management of Cushman & Wakefield employees and contractors. 

o    Provide risk assessments to determine the impact on Cushman & Wakefield and client staff. 

o    Supports the GOS EHS contractor qualification system. 

o    Maintains a process for safety-related incident, injury, and near-miss tracking. Conduct post-incident evaluations and produce incident summary reports with recommendations.  

o    Coordinates the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and lessons learned related to EHS incidents. 

o    Tracks all inspections and maintenance of life safety and emergency equipment under C&W’s area of responsibility and in accordance with regulatory specified frequencies. 

o    Administer safety programs and training to C&W personnel, including control of hazardous energy and electrical safety, hazard communication, chemical safety, waste management, Personal protective equipment, etc., pursuant to applicable requirements. 

o    Coordinates with territories to ensure a site chemical inventory list is kept for every property. Conducts an annual chemical audit. 

o    Perform and record C&W risk assessments (JHA) for tasks completed in critical environments, facilities, IT, and office environments. 

o    Ensures LOTO training is conducted, and Client policy is adhered to by the C&W team. 

o    Performs and records regulatory compliance inspections related to operational infrastructure. 

o    Performs C&W safety inspections, report findings, and evaluate corrective actions. 

o    Work with territories to ensure proper maintenance of existing safety, fire safety, and egress-related signage. 

o    Prepare, record, and submit environmental and safety regulatory reports for C&W operational responsibilities. 

o    Effectively interface with the C&W Teams and Contractors to ensure building modifications driven by C&W are implemented using sound EH&S policies and standards. 

o    Confirms compliance by all C&W personnel and subcontractors with all Client EHS programs and applicable EHS regulations.