Sr. EHS Engineer (On-Site)

Career Description

(Must be willing to relocate to Roanoke, VA and/or be within driving range of area code VA, 24012.)

SUMMARY

The Sr. EHS Engineer conducts execution of proactive safety programs for Advance Auto Parts operations in distribution centers based in North America which conform to Company proactive safety philosophies, goals, & ensures regulatory compliance (US & Canadian federal, state, provinces); designs and leads the implementation of safety strategies which engage all associates to prevent, reduce, and/or avoid losses that impact Team Members , drivers, customers, third parties, and business continuity.  This position will also deploy and manage environmental programs.  This position will report to either a Manager of EHS or Sr. EHS Manager.  Partners closely with site General Managers and works directly with distribution center leadership.  This position will act as the Environmental, Health, and Safety subject matter expert for 1-5 distribution centers.  This position will work directly with Operations Directors and GM to deploy safety and environmental programs.  This position will not have direct reports and requires strong influence and coaching skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Develop site specific loss control strategies to prevent and reduce hazards and losses for all business units.
• Identify common safety/health hazards and establish guidelines for protection from those hazards. 
• Develop, implement, manage, and measure various internal safety programs/activities and compliance activities related to, but not including the OSHA, DOT, & other governmental safety regulations & programs.
• Implement, manage, and measure various internal environmental programs and compliance activities related to EPA, DOT, DHS, and other governmental environmental regulations & programs.
• Design, implement, and coordinate regulatory compliance activities, safety meetings, training programs, and any additional information or materials required for such.
• Develop and manage internal partner relationships relating to safety and risk programs; for example: supply chain, legal, transportation, asset protection, risk management; other EHS Leaders.
• Support Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for locations.  Participate in hurricane preparedness storm tracking and conference calls as needed (depending on geography of role).
• Assist with property protection controls, including fire protection standards & controls, disaster and business continuity plans and training along with coordinating external fire & HPR (highly protected risks) inspections.
• Communicate loss trends to each DC effectively so operators know what their key loss drivers are and provide the tools and resources to assist business units prevent and reduce losses.
• Develop and maintain effective safety communications strategies.
• Help maintain current HAZCOM program and provide store management with this information for dissemination. Keep managers and associates alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances. 
• Partner with other members of the EHS Leadership Team on cross functional projects that relate to Team Member, Operational, and Customer safety and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with AAP’s Risk and Claims staff to address specific along with current and long term claims trends in order to reduce the frequency and severity of identified hazards.
• Audit safety/health programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations, and adequacy.  Work closely with internal staff and third-party providers during this process.
• Review and analyze accident reports and trends to ensure proper action is initiated to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Actively support, coordinate, and enhance the LIFE program(s).
• Implement safety related initiatives for Team Members and management as required.
• Develop and manage the safety programs and action plans for the integration of future acquisitions and existing AAP companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• An extensive knowledge of federal, state, province, and OSHA regulations and procedures on a multi-state basis. Knowledge of loss control strategies related worker’s compensation regulations, general liability, auto, property, crime and third party administrators and their operations is essential.
• Documented history of managing a multi-state safety program that achieved measurable results.  Retail, fleet, and distribution experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required, in order to appropriately communicate with individuals of differing knowledge levels (e.g., store associates, management, doctors, attorneys, etc.) BI-LINGUAL / SPANISH SPEAKING
• Ability to multi task, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and multiple requests desired.
• Strong analytical skills needed to analyze and interpret data trends.
• Managerial or supervisory experience along with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of overall store, fleet and distribution operations, to include policies and procedures, use and availability of manuals and guides, employee position descriptions, training and development programs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to present to, and train both small and large groups.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• College degree in Safety or Occupational Health, other safety related programs; (post-graduate education) preferred; and Minimum of three years of related professional experience required;
• Prior distribution center or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with OSHA VPP is a plus. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Associate Safety Professional (or higher) certification highly preferred or a willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of Six Sigma process with a Black or Green Belt certification are a plus.
• Other professional designations are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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