Program Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

 

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. Want more of the story? Check out our background here. 

 

About the team and position

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Health and Safety professional to join our EHS team and support our mission to build strong health and safety programs as well as environmental compliance initiatives.  The EHS Program Manager will manage environmental and health and safety compliance programs, guide corrective actions at a site level, and support ad-hoc enterprise-wide initiatives on an as needed basis.  This individual will play an integral role in the collection, review, and reporting of environmental and health and safety data to internal and external stakeholders. Experience and demonstrated problem solving, networking and collaboration skills will be critical for success in this role.  This position is “on-site” and will be assigned to a single Reconditioning Center or a cluster of sites based on the needs of the business.  

 

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the development and management of information systems related to recordkeeping for EHS management and compliance programs.
• Support the ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements across a regional operating area or specific site.
• Support the preparation and submission of permit renewals.
• Support onsite wastewater treatment plant operator and work towards obtaining a Class 2 Operator license.
• Monitor EHS programs and performance to track compliance and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices.
• Conduct regular inspections of above ground storage tanks, chemical storage areas, and waste accumulation areas to identify and correct noncompliant items.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to educate and ensure proper management and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Participate with Safety Action Teams (SATs) across operating locations in the assigned region or site.
• Review management tools and measurement systems to facilitate compliance and the ability to satisfy regulatory scrutiny.
• Directly interface with Regulators during inspections. 
• Assist leadership with responding to findings and implementing corrective actions stemming from regulatory inspection.
• Other tasks as assigned by team leadership.
• Driving may be required for select locations. 

What you should know/have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science or a relevant field. 
• 3+ years of relevant experience (including graduate work) within the Environmental Health and Safety field. 
• Mechanical mind and an ability to obtain a Massachusetts Grade 3 wastewater operator’s license.
• Exceptionally strong computer skills are a must.
• Fundamental knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. OSHA, DOT, RCRA, CWA, CAA, SPCC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service mentality is critical.
• Outstanding character and integrity.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions and a clean driving record for select sites/locations. 

 

We’d love it if you also have

• Specific environmental and health and safety trainings and certifications (i.e. OSHA 30hour, CSP, CHMP, CSHM, etc.). 
• Familiarity with federal environmental, health, and safety regulations and permitting programs.

 

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with co