Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

All that we’re missing is you. Join us today!!

Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement—these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

PositionDescription:

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist is responsible forassisting with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing the environmental, safety and occupational health components of personnel, materials, equipment, and working environments. Helps the EH&S Manager implement the most superior environmental and safety plans and training systems for CES and its Clients. Relative to numerous regulatory influences, theEnvironmental, Health and Safety Specialist helpsperforms internal/external audits and executes corrective actions towards comprehensive compliance assurance.

Responsibilities:

Support updating of facility Permits, Plans and SOP’s.
Review and update facility audit packages
interfacing with customers, external sales, internal sales and facilities to aid in the approval process as well as completing actual approvals

Points of Clarity:

Must be an energetic self-starter

Internal Contacts:

CSS Sales and Marketing personnel
CCSS Account Executives and Customer Service Representatives
CES Corporate Health and Safety Personnel
CES Facility Personnel

External Contacts:

Customer Personnel
Regulatory Agencies

Confidential Information:

Requests may contain proprietary information supplied by the customer necessary for the review process. Release of this type of information would be economically damaging to the customer.

Policy Participation:

Assists in the development of EH&S policies and procedures which are applicable to the conduct of business both by EH&S, Sales and Marketing, AE’s, Covanta facilities and customers.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in science (biology, chemistry, environmental science, occupational health and safety) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, industrial hygiene etc.) or similar degree preferred.
Word processing, database, spreadsheet, and power point skills.
Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ASME and NPPA, DOT regulations, EPA Clean Water Act and RCRA requirements.
Minimum of 2+ years' experience as safety and/or environmental professional responsible for compliance in the area of OSHA, ANSI, ASME NFPA, DOT standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Code of Federal regulation, OSHA regulations and other consensus standards, and procedure manuals. 
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 
Excellent statistical and analytical skills
Ability to travel is

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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