Environmental Health and Safety Director

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Company: WESCO International

Location: Chicago, IL 60629

Description:

Job Description

As the Director - Environmental Health & Safety, you will partner with operations to continuously improve EHS performance and verification of compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety (EHS) regulations and the EHS management system. You will assist with continuous improvement of safety performance and keeps abreast of changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. You will ensure EHS projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Develop and implement with the business, controls to eliminate and/or reduce hazards. Project subject matter expertise in selection of controls and regulatory control.
  • Lead and participate in EHS related incident management including emergency response, injury management, reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Provide EHS support and direction on major projects and general marketing.
  • Ensure projects are executed with a high level of efficiency and technical safety excellence.
  • Possess strong verbal, written, presentation skills as well as excellent leadership engagement skills. Demonstrate ability to lead and manage complex projects.
  • Proven record with implementation of EHS programs in partnership with the business that improves culture and key performance indicators

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or related scientific or technical field required.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (i.e. CSP, CIH, PE, etc.) or related scientific or technical field license required.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience of performing and managing teams or projects focused on EH&S services
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience of personal subject matter expertise or credentials (PE, CSP, CIH, etc.) in one or more of the EH&S services listed

We are open to candidates in:
  • Lewisville, TX
  • Chicago, IL
  • Houston, TX

WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.

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About Us

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

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