EHS Assistant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The EHS Assistant will work closely with our Safety staff at all levels to ensure a safe, compliant, and prepared organization. The EHS Assistant will champion and ensure recordkeeping for a variety of areas including safety training, Toolbox Talks, safety equipment reimbursement programs, logs, investigations and reports. This position reports to the VP of Safety.

Salary: $18.33 - $26.09

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper recordkeeping including OSHA compliance training, Toolbox Talks, certifications and recertifications, audit reports, near miss reports, incident logs and reports, root causes analyses and investigation materials, job hazard analyses (JHAs), Safety Committee meeting minutes and materials, transcripts, and other material.
• Maintain and organize the Safety Department's files and records and Teams channels.
• Assist the Safety Department with scheduling training, Safety Summits, respiratory protection medical evaluations & FIT tests, audiometric tests, meetings, safety/field days, and worker celebrations.
• Assist with the creation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual safety performance reports.
• Support Wells' Personal Protective Equipment, tool, safety boot, incentive (AwardCo), and prescription safety glasses reimbursement programs.
• Collaborate with Safety team members to help execute and prioritize EHS strategies, standard operating procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Provide tactical support to implement ideas; provide support for special projects and initiatives.
• Support workers' compensation claims handling process and review.
• Provide administrative support for the Safety Team as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma required
• 2-3 years safety support or related administrative experience preferred
• Associates degree in related field preferred
• Workers comp file management experience preferred
• Experience using data-based systems, i.e. learning management software, or other relational data base
• OSHA experience a plus
• Spanish language skills highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a part of a departmental and cross-functional team
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to self-manage and self-motivate
• Capable of working under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
• Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate risk of safety precautions.
• Moderate exposure to production environment.
• Travel as needed
• Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.