EHS Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview

The EHS Competency Assurance Specialist supports EHS and related training development and tracking, computer applications such as databases, SharePoint, metrics, compliance assurance, and assists in the organization of EHS management system documentation and training files.

Responsibilities

• Develop Competency Assurance program.  Identify training requirements and certifications for personnel.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training materials and assessments, including computer-based training.
• Develop and document the assessment procedure and tools for Competency Assurance.
• Support others that will administer and evaluate Competency Assurance and related training within their scope of responsibility.
• Support Competency Assurance checks for major contractors.
• Deliver classroom style training to support Competency Assurance and EHS requirements.
• Actively contribute to development /training of peers to support Competency Assurance.
• Support training tracking, recordkeeping, and development of related systems and procedures.
• Develop reports for training metrics and competency records management.
• Assist in maintaining documentation, data, and records related to  safety programs, risk control programs and respective training, including but not limited to: Competency Assurance, LOTO, PPE &corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of EHS related experience.  Applicable education and certifications will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety or related scientific/engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with EHS training, related data, and written programs.
• Good understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document procedures and deliver EHS training/communication services.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects.
• Computer literate; high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) databases, and EHS training data.
• Personal qualities of flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Interpersonal skills to build and maintain rapport, confidence and influence with peers and teammates both in person and remotely. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• CPR and First Aid trainer certification is beneficial.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state, and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation