Safety/Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Company: O'Reilly Automotive
Location: Springfield
Posted on: November 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Safety/Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Specialist will implement and administer EHS processes to ensure safety and environmental compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures. Act as the subject matter expert for Hazardous Material Business Plans, Hazardous Material Information System and other key regulatory programs. Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely filing of HMBP, HMMP, and HMIS. Oversee environmental permit fee payments with Finance and Accounts Payable. Serve as the waste consolidation/ management expert for DCs and stores by answering any environmental questions or concerns. Work with regulatory agencies to ensure company is compliant with applicable regulations.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop and maintain Hazardous Material Business Plans (HMBP), Hazardous Material Information Sheets (HMIS), compliance assessments, and any other related materials required by first responders and/or environmental agencies.Maintain regulatory calendar to ensure all required environmental reports (Annual Waste Tier II, Recycling Reports) and filings are submitted in a timely manner.Provide monthly detailed activity reports summarizing safety and environmental metrics and activities to the Director of Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance.Assist Real Estate, Store Design, Merchandising, Sales, Stores, and DCs with environmental needs (HMIS, restricted sales, MSDS research, etc.).Increase field awareness of safety/environmental issues through internal publications.Provide detailed direction and guidance to store and DC team members through Monthly Safety Huddles, Team Spirit articles, Store Manager Assignments, and other communication means.Monitor the company-wide hazardous waste process and implement process improvement plans.Oversee monthly waste pick up at the DCs and submit required manifest reporting.Review and improve waste consolidation processes at our distribution centers.Skills and QualificationsWorking knowledge of federal environmental (EPA), health and safety (OSHA), and hazardous material transportation (DOT) and corresponding State regulations.Experience working with regulatory authorities (return to compliance submittals, etc.).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong knowledge of Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Ability to work with diverse groups with tight deadlines.Basic knowledge of Store/DC Operations.

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