Ehs Trainer

Reporting to the Director EH&S Liquids, North America, the EHS Trainer and will develop and execute training for EHS team members across different areas in addition to developing content for and maintaining the EHS knowledge management repository.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts training programs to assure compliance with local and federal laws; investigates and maintains accident data; understands and implements department and driver compliance with the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; offers best practices for the school bus operation using the National Association of Pupil Transportation as the model; maintains and affects knowledge of federal OSHA and EPA safety requirements; and coordinates safety compliance with the University compliance officer and Risk Management Officer.
• Assists Manager with supervisory oversight of Transportation Services personnel and operations; assists Manager with the development and implementation of management systems; provides leadership, direction, and training to staff, ensuring the effective utilization of personnel; and is responsible for developing staffing plans under the direction of the Manager.
• Develops criteria and conducts internal investigations of compliance issues; disseminates written policies and procedures; interacts with University compliance officials; and trains employees to provide knowledge and skills to safely perform their job tasks and carry out safety responsibilities.
• Conducts internal investigation of compliance issues; files appropriate reports with regulatory agencies; disseminates written policies and procedures related to compliance activities; ensures safety procedures are designed and implemented to identify, evaluate and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors that threaten personal safety and/or injury or illness or violate safety health codes and/or case property damage.
• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver skills.
• Conducts staff training and issues certifications in CPR and First Aid; and maintains professional instructor certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Maintains up-to-date Master Vehicle Fleet Inventory listing; assures current license renewal and medical certification for commercial drivers; and implements registration and tag renewal of University owned vehicles.
• Presents campus wide Safety and Defense Driving workshops annually.
• Develops and monitors protocol for prevention of motor vehicle accidents.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (i.e., licensing certificate, medical expiration dates, mileage, log books, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Monitors fleet preparedness, working closely with the Fleet Maintenance Shop for the District of Columbia vehicle inspections and vehicle readiness.
• Evaluates performance of bus drivers and applicants for the purpose of ensuring that skill levels are met and are in compliance with the local and FMCSRs; and conducts road tests of driver applicants.
• Assures the safety compliance of the fleet maintenance garage.
• Investigates accidents/incidents involving University vehicles; reports to accident sites as required; and develops and submits accident reports to the University Risk Manager and department management.
• Assesses and assists with the evaluation and safety of school run routings as requested.
• Implements the random drug and alcohol testing program in compliance with DOT.
• Maintains and monitors operations involving the gasoline and diesel dispensing pumps, to include all appropriate maintenance, inspections, record keeping and ordering of product.
• Maintains knowledge of all federal and local safety regulations and laws.
• Delivers and facilitates structured safety and regulatory training & development programs and initiatives
• Updates materials as dictated by changes in regulations and/or programs
• Provide hands-on demonstrations, verification and testing of safe and proper use of equipment
• Provides coaching, reinforcement of safety policy and procedures in cooperation with EHS department
• Performs administrative duties to track completion of training, scheduling of classes and resources, compile and prepare statistical information on training program status
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, innovative and engaging OSHA construction safety courses
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum of five years of experience in conducting safety training in construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry is required
• Demonstrated mastery of a company safety training program and content delivery is required
• Team facilitation skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional settings
• Advanced education in EHS
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour Instructor-certified preferred

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.